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The year 1972 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1972 in architecture involved some significant events Events 16 September - Opening of AIR Gallery at 97 Wooster Street SoHo the first artist-run not-for-profit gallery for women artists in the This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1972: Events January January 5 - US President Richard Nixon The year 1972 in film involved some significant events Events Top grossing films (U Industry milestones The first home Videocassette format Cartrivision, is introduced to the American public The year 1972 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events John Betjeman becomes Poet Laureate The Belfast Group, a discussion group of poets in Northern Ireland went out Events January 17 - Highway 51 South in Memphis Tennessee is renamed " Elvis Presley Blvd" January 20 - See also 1971 in country music, 1972 in music, other events of 1972, 1973 in country music, and the List of years in Country Music This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1972. Events January events January - General Motors Electro-Motive Division introduces the EMD SD40-2. The year 1972 in radio involved some significant events Events Bill and Becky Ann Stewart sell WPBC and WPBC-FM, The year 1972 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Launches This is a list of Spaceflights launched in 1972. Deep Space Rendez-vous in 1972 February 21 — Luna Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1972 in athletics (track and field Marathon September The year 1972 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1972. Events See also 1971 in Australia, other events of 1972, 1973 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history. See also 1971 in Canada, other events of 1972, 1973 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history. See also 1971 in India, other events of 1972, 1973 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Events January 22 - Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, and Minister for External Affairs, Patrick Hillery, sign the Treaty of 1972 in Malaysia 15 years of the nationhood Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 2959700 Increase since 31/12/1971 61200 (2 Events The Norwegian Ministry of the Environment is established September 25 Norwegian European Communities membership referendum See also 1971 in Pakistan other events of 1972, 1973 in Pakistan and the Timeline of Pakistani history. See also 1971 in Singapore | Other events of 1972 | 1973 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore ---- Events See also 1971 in South Africa, other events of 1972, 1973 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. Incumbents Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister - Edward Heath, Conservative Party Events January 11 January - 11 March - The Pearce Commission arrives in Rhodesia to conduct tests of acceptability of settlement proposals which was agreed on States With Wide Recognition A - Kingdom of Afghanistan Albania - People's Republic of Albania 1971 state leaders - Events of 1972 - 1973 state leaders - State leaders by year ---- 1971 religious leaders - Events of 1972 - 1973 religious leaders - Religious leaders by year ----- Roman numerals are a Numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. This is the Calendar for any Leap year starting on Saturday ( Dominical letter BA) such as 2000. The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today
Events of 1972
January
- January 2 - Pierre Hotel Robbery: Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of The Pierre Hotel in New York City of at least $4 million. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. The 1972 Pierre Hotel Robbery was a hotel robbery planned by Samuel Nalo and Robert Comfort an associate of the Lucchese crime family, and carried out by several of his associates A safe deposit box (sometimes incorrectly called a safety deposit box) is a type of Safe usually located in groups inside a Bank vault or in the back of The City of New York
- January 4
- Rose Heilbron becomes the first woman judge at the Old Bailey in London. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Dame Rose Heilbron, DBE, QC, ( 19 August 1914 - 8 December 2005) was one of the outstanding defence Barristers The Central Criminal Court in England, commonly known as the Old Bailey, is a court London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
- Kurt Waldheim becomes the Secretary General of the United Nations. Kurt Josef Waldheim ( 21 December 1918 – 14 June 2007) was an Austrian Diplomat and Politician. The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations.
- January 5 - U. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. S. President Richard Nixon orders the development of a space shuttle program. NASA 's Space Shuttle, officially called the Space Transportation System ( STS) is the Spacecraft currently used by the United States
- January 7 - An Iberian Airlines passenger plane crashes into a 250-meter peak on the island of Ibiza; 104 dead. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
- January 9
- Howard Hughes speaks by telephone to denounce Clifford Irving's supposed biography of him. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Howard Robard Hughes Jr (December 24 1905 – April 5 1976 was an American Aviator, Industrialist, Film producer / director, Philanthropist Clifford Michael Irving (born November 5, 1930) is an American writer best known for an "authorized
- RMS Queen Elizabeth is destroyed by fire in Hong Kong harbor. Maiden voyage At the start of World War II the Queen Elizabeth had been launched and was still in the process of fitting out Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders
- January 11 - East Pakistan wins independence with the name Bangladesh. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially
- January 13 - Prime Minister of Ghana Kofi Abrefa Busia is overthrown in a military coup. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast to the west Burkina Faso to the north Togo to the Kofi Abrefa Busia ( 11 July 1913 - 28 August 1978) was Prime Minister of Ghana from 1969-72
- January 14 - King Frederick IX of Denmark dies; he's succeeded by his daughter Queen Margaret II of Denmark. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Ancestors Early life Princess Margrethe was born, to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid.
- January 16 - The Dallas Cowboys defeat the Miami Dolphins, 24 - 3 in Super Bowl VI. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. Super Bowl VI was an American football game played on January 16, 1972, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans Louisiana to decide
- January 19 - The Libertarian enclave Minerva on a platform in the South Pacific, sponsored by the Phoenix Foundation, declares independence. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Libertarianism is a term used by a broad spectrum of political philosophies which prioritize individual Liberty and seek to minimize or even abolish the History Minerva was originally discovered in 1852 by a group of American whalers. The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth 's Oceanic divisions The Phoenix Foundation is a Libertarian foundation that has supported numerous attempts to create independent enclaves based on libertarian principles and Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising Soon neighboring Tonga annexes the area and dismantles the platform. The Kingdom of Tonga is an Archipelago in the south Pacific Ocean comprising 169 islands 36 of them inhabited stretching over a distance of about 800 kilometres (500 miles
- January 23 - A New Delhi bootlegger sells wood alcohol to a wedding party - 100 dead. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. Production Uses Usually large scale distillation is practiced for the purpose of making ethanol for drinking, yet it may also practiced for creating Biofuel Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, carbinol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a Chemical compound A wedding is the Ceremony in which two people are united in Marriage.
- January 24 - Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi is discovered in Guam. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Shōichi Yokoi (横井 庄一 Yokoi Shōichi ( March 31, 1915 – September 22, 1997) was a Japanese soldier and later celebrity Guam ( Chamorro: cha Guåhån) officially the Territory of Guam, is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized unincorporated He had spent 28 years in the jungle.
- January 25 - Shirley Chisholm, the first African American Congresswoman, announces her candidacy for President. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Shirley Anita St Hill Chisholm ( November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician educator and author African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa
- January 26
- Yugoslavian air stewardress Vesna Vulovic is the only survivor when her plane crashes in Czechoslovakia. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian: Vesna Vulović (Весна Вуловић (born 3 January 1950) is a Serbian political activist and former Flight attendant. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. She survives after falling 10,160 meters in the tail section of the aircraft.
- The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is set up on the lawn of Parliament House in Canberra. The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is a Controversial semi-permanent assemblage claiming to represent the political rights of Australian Aborigines Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City.
- January 28 - Richard Chanfray claims he is the Count of St Germain on French television. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Richard Chanfray ( Lyon, 1940 - Saint Tropez, 1983-07-14) was a French public figure in the 1970s The Count of St Germain ( fl 1710–1784 has been variously described as a Courtier, Adventurer, Charlatan, Inventor,
- January 30
- Bloody Sunday: British Army kills 13 unarmed Roman Catholic/Nationalist civil rights marchers in Derry, Northern Ireland. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Bloody Sunday (Domhnach na Fola is the term used to describe an incident in Derry, Northern Ireland, on 30 January 1972 in which 26 The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. The term nationalism can refer to an Ideology, a sentiment, a form of Culture, or a Social movement that focuses on the Nation Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
- Pakistan withdraws from the Commonwealth of Nations. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and
- January 31 - King Birendra succeeds his father as King of Nepal. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (वीरेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाह ( December 28, 1945 &ndash June 1, 2001) was Nepal (नेपाल) is a Landlocked country in South Asia.
February
- February 1 - First scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced (price $395). Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen The HP-35 was Hewlett-Packard 's first Pocket calculator and the world's first scientific pocket calculator (a calculator with trigonometric
- February 2
- A bomb explodes at the British Yacht Club in West Berlin. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor West Berlin was the name given to the western part of Berlin between 1949 and 1990 The only casualty is Irwin Beelitz, a German boat builder.
- The German militant group Movement 2 June announces its support of the Irish Republican Army. The Movement 2nd June (German Bewegung 2 Juni) was a well known West German Militant group based in West Berlin. The Irish Republican Army ( IRA) (Óglaigh na hÉireann was a military organisation descended from the Irish Volunteers, established 25 November 1913 and who
- Anti-British riots throughout Ireland take place. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The British Embassy in Dublin is burned to the ground, as are several British-owned businesses. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland.
- February 3-February 13 - The 1972 Winter Olympics were held in Sapporo, Japan. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed The 1972 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XI Olympic Winter Games, were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated from is the fifth-largest city in Japan by population It is the capital of Hokkaidō Prefecture, located in Ishikari Subprefecture, and an For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
- February 4 - Mariner 9 sends pictures from Mars. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Mariner 9 (Mariner Mars '71 / Mariner-I was a NASA space probe orbiter that helped in the exploration of Mars and was part of the Mariner program.
- February 5
- U. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. S. airlines begin mandatory inspection of passengers and baggage.
- Bob Douglas becomes the first African American elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Robert L Douglas ( November 4, 1882 - July 16, 1979) was the founder of the New York Renaissance basketball team and one of the first African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in downtown Springfield Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at Basketball
- February 9 - The British government declares a state of emergency over a miners' strike. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend certain normal functions of government alert citizens to alter their normal behaviors or order government agencies
- February 15
- President of Ecuador José María Velasco Ibarra is deposed for the fourth time. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics. José María Velasco Ibarra ( March 19, 1893 - March 30, 1979) was an Ecuadorian Political figure.
- Phonorecords are granted U. S. Federal copyright protection for the first time. Copyright is a legal concept enacted by Governments, giving the creator of an original work of authorship Exclusive rights to control its distribution usually for
- February 17 - Volkswagen Beetle sales exceed those of the Ford Model-T when the 15,007,034th Beetle is produced. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori The Volkswagen Beetle, officially known as the type 1 and originally called ‘Käfer’ is an Economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie and also the Flivver) was an Automobile produced by Henry Ford 's Ford
- February 18 - The California Supreme Court voids the state's death penalty, commuting all death sentences to life in prison. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy The Supreme Court of California is the State supreme court in California. Capital punishment, the death penalty or execution, is the Killing of a person by judicial process as Punishment.
- February 19 - A stand off five Japanese United Red Army and many Japanese police, riot controller begin taking the 31 years-old wife has hostarged lodge house at Karuizawa, Japan, where continue to ten days. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum The was a Japanese Paramilitary group established on July 15 1971 is a town located in Kitasaku District, Nagano, Japan. As of January 1 2008, the town has an estimated Population For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
- February 21 - The Soviet unmanned spaceship Luna 20 lands on the Moon. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 A spacecraft is a Vehicle or machine designed for Spaceflight. Luna 20 (Ye-8-5 series was an Unmanned space mission of the Luna program, also called Lunik 20
- February 21-February 28 - U. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule S. President Richard M. Nixon makes an unprecedented 8-day visit to the People's Republic of China and meets with Mao Zedong. The 1972 Nixon visit to China was the first step in formally normalizing relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Mao Zedong ( 26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976) was a Chinese Military and political leader who led
- February 22 - Aldershot bombing - an Official IRA bomb kills 7 in Aldershot, England. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne The 1972 Aldershot Bombing occurred on February 22, 1972 in Aldershot, Hampshire, just three weeks after Bloody Sunday. The term Official Irish Republican Army or Official IRA (informally the Officials) refers to one of the two organisations&mdashthe other being the Provisional Aldershot is a town in the English County of Hampshire, located on heathland about 60 km (37 miles southwest of London. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
- February 23
- Angela Davis is released from jail. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Angela Yvonne Davis (born January 26, 1944 in Birmingham Alabama) is an American Political activist and University A Caruthers, California farmer, Rodger McAfee, helps her make bail. Caruthers is a Census-designated place (CDP in Fresno County, California, United States.
- A Lufthansa plane is hijacked and taken to Aden. Aden (ˈeɪdən Arabic: عدن) is a city in Yemen, 170 kilometers east of Bab-el-Mandeb. Passengers are released after a ransom of 16 million German marks is agreed.
- February 24 - North Vietnamese negotiators walk out of the Paris Peace Talks to protest U. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the S. air raids.
- February 26
- A coal sludge spill kills 125 people in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed The Buffalo Creek Flood was an incident that occurred on February 26, 1972 when a Coal Slurry impoundment Dam #3 on a hillside Buffalo Creek may refer to the following Waterways Buffalo Creek (Illinois Buffalo Creek (Allegheny River, Pennsylvania West Virginia ( is a state in the Appalachian Upland South, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, bordered by
- Luna 20 comes back to Earth with a cargo of moon rocks. Luna 20 (Ye-8-5 series was an Unmanned space mission of the Luna program, also called Lunik 20
- February 28 - In Karuizawa, Japan, the Japanese authorities attempt to rescue a female hostage ends with a standoff between five Japanese United Red Army and the authorities, in which two policemen are killed and 12 injured. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule is a town located in Kitasaku District, Nagano, Japan. As of January 1 2008, the town has an estimated Population For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
March
- March 1
- The Thai province Yasothon is created after being split off from the Ubon Ratchathani Province. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Yasothon (ยโสธร is one of the provinces ( changwat) of Thailand, located in the North-East of Thailand Ubon Ratchathani (often in short Ubon, อุบลราชธานี is one of the north-eastern provinces ( changwat) of Thailand
- The Club of Rome publishes its report Limits to Growth. The Club of Rome is a global Think tank that deals with a variety of international political issues Limits to Growth is a 1972 book modeling the consequences of a rapidly growing World population and finite resource supplies commissioned by the
- March 2
- The Pioneer 10 spacecraft is launched from Cape Kennedy, to be the first man-made satellite to leave the solar system. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Pioneer 10 ( Pioneer-F) was the first Spacecraft to travel through the Asteroid belt, which it entered on July 15, 1972 Cape Canaveral from the Spanish Cabo Cañaveral, is a headland in Brevard County Florida, United States, near the center of that
- Jean-Bedel Bokassa becomes President of the Central African Republic. Jean-Bédel Bokassa (ʒɑ̃ bedɛl bɔkasa 22 February 1921 &ndash 3 November 1996) also known as Bokassa I of Central Africa Central Africa|Central African FederationThe Central African Republic ( CAR) République Centrafricaine ʀepyblik sɑ̃tʀafʀikɛn or Centrafrique) is a Landlocked
- March 3 - Sculpted figures of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson are completed at Stone Mountain, Georgia. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Jefferson Finis Davis ( June 3, 1808 &ndash December 6, 1889) was an American politician who served as President of the Robert Edward Lee (January 19 1807 &ndash October 12 1870 was a career United States Army officer, an Engineer, and among the most celebrated Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21 1824 &ndash May 10 1863 was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and probably the This article is about Stone Mountain in Georgia USA For other uses see Stone Mountain (disambiguation. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule
- March 4 - Libya and the Soviet Union sign a cooperation treaty. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
- March 5 - Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis leaves the Greek Communist Party. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Mikis Theodorakis (Μίκης Θεοδωράκης (b July 29 1925, Greek island of Chios) is one of the most popular Greek composers The Communist Party of Greece (Κομμουνιστικό Κόμμα Ελλάδας Kommounistikó Kómma Elládas) better known by its acronym ΚΚΕ (usually
- March 13
- The United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China elevate diplomatic exchanges to the ambassadorial level after 22 years. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES
- Clifford Irving admits to a New York court that he had fabricated Howard Hughes' "autobiography". Clifford Michael Irving (born November 5, 1930) is an American writer best known for an "authorized New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Howard Robard Hughes Jr (December 24 1905 – April 5 1976 was an American Aviator, Industrialist, Film producer / director, Philanthropist
- March 16 - The first building of the Pruitt-Igoe housing development is destroyed. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Pruitt-Igoe was an urban Housing project built in St Louis, Missouri, U
- March 19 - India and Bangladesh sign a friendship treaty. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially A Treaty is an agreement under International law entered into by actors in international law namely States and International organizations.
- March 22 - The 92nd U.S. Congress votes to send the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the states for ratification. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses The Equal Rights Amendment ( ERA) is a failed proposed amendment to the United States Constitution intended to guarantee equal rights under the
- March 24
- The Godfather is released in cinemas in the USA. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland The Godfather is a 1972 Crime drama film based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Mario Puzo and directed The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
- The British government announces the prorogation of the Parliament of Northern Ireland and the introduction of 'Direct Rule' of Northern Ireland, after the Unionist government refuses to cede security powers. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Parliament of Northern Ireland was the home rule Legislature of Northern Ireland, created under the Government of Ireland Act 1920, Direct rule was the term given during the late 20th and early 21st centuries to the administration of Northern Ireland directly from Westminster, seat of Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Unionism in Ireland, is a belief in the desirability of a full constitutional and institutional relationship between Ireland and Great Britain based on the terms and
- March 26 - An avalanche on Mount Fuji kills 19 climbers. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. This article refers to the natural event For other uses see Avalanche (disambiguation An avalanche is an abrupt and rapid flow of snow often is the highest Mountain in Japan at.An Active volcano that last erupted in 1707–08 it straddles the boundary of Shizuoka and
- March 30 - Vietnam War: The Easter Offensive begins after North Vietnamese forces cross into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of South Vietnam. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The Easter Offensive, officially the Nguyen Hue Offensive and also ( Chiến dịch Xuân hè 1972 in Vietnamese was a military campaign conducted by the The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRVN or less commonly Vietnamese Democratic Republic (Việt Nam Dân Chủ Cộng Hòa was a Country on the northern half of Vietnam "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
April
- April 7 - Vietnam War veteran Richard McCoy, Jr. hijacks a United Airlines jet and extorts $500,000 – he is later captured. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Richard McCoy Jr ( December 7, 1942 &ndash November 10, 1974) was an American Aircraft Hijacker. United Air Lines Inc, trading as United Airlines ( is a major airline of the United States.
- April 10 - The U. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama S. and the Soviet Union join some 70 nations in signing the Biological Weapons Convention, an agreement to ban biological warfare. The Convention on the Prohibition of the Development Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction (usually referred to as the Biological warfare (BW — known as a germ warfare, biological weapons and bioweaponry — is the use of any Pathogen ( Bacterium
- April 10 - A 7. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 0 Richter scale earthquake kills 5,000 people in the Iranian province of Fars. The Richter magnitude scale, or more correctly local magnitude M L scale assigns a single number to quantify the amount of seismic energy released An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Fars (pronounced/fɑː(ɹs ( Persian: فارس Fârs) is one of the 30 provinces of Iran.
- April 10 - The 44th Annual Academy Awards are held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center (which is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the United States
- April 13 - The Universal Postal Union decides to recognize the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate Chinese representative, effectively expelling the Republic of China administering Taiwan. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople The Universal Postal Union ( UPU, French: Union postale universelle) is an International organization that coordinates postal policies among member Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia.
- April 16 - Apollo 16 (John Young, Ken Mattingly, Charlie Duke) is launched. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom John Watts Young (born September 24, 1930) is a former NASA Astronaut who walked on the Moon on April 21, 1972 Thomas Kenneth "Ken" Mattingly II, Rear Admiral, USN (retired (born March 17, 1936) is a former American Astronaut Charles Moss Duke Jr (born October 3 1935 a retired USAF Brigadier General, was a United States Astronaut for NASA. During the mission, the astronauts achieve a lunar rover speed record of 18 km/h. The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV or lunar rover was a type of surface exploration rover used on the Moon during the Apollo program.
- April 16 - Vietnam War: Nguyen Hue offensive - Prompted by the North Vietnamese offensive, the United States resumes bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRVN or less commonly Vietnamese Democratic Republic (Việt Nam Dân Chủ Cộng Hòa was a Country on the northern half of Vietnam The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hanoi ( Vietnamese: Hà Nội Hán Tự: 河[[wikt 内|内]], estimated population 3398889 (2007, is the Capital of Vietnam
- April 22 - Sylvia Cook and John Fairfax finish rowing across the Pacific. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. John Fairfax ( 24 October 1804 &ndash 16 June 1877) English-born journalist is notable for the incorporation of the major Newspapers The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth 's Oceanic divisions
- April 27 - A no-confidence vote against German Chancellor Willy Brandt fails under obscure circumstances. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated The Head of government of Germany is called Chancellor (Kanzler Willy Brandt, born Herbert Ernst Karl Frahm (18 December 1913 - 8 October 1992 was a German politician Chancellor of West Germany 1969&ndash1974
- April 29 - The fourth anniversary of the Broadway musical Hair is celebrated with a free concert at a Central Park bandshell, followed by dinner at the Four Seasons. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Hair The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is a Rock musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt There, 13 Black Panther protesters and the show's co-author, Jim Rado, are arrested for disturbing the peace and marijuana use. The Black Panther Party (originally the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense) was a Marxist / Maoist African-American organization established James Rado (born James Radomski in 1932 is an American actor writer and Composer, best known as the co-author along with Gerome Ragni, of the groundbreaking 1960s
May
- May
- Burundian Genocide against Hutu begins. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. The More than 500,000 Hutus die.
- The Magnavox Odyssey video game system is released, thus marking the dawn of the video game age. The Magnavox Odyssey is the world's first Video game console.
- May 2 - Fire in a silver mine in Idaho, United States kills 91. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Silver (ˈsɪlvɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol " Ag " (argentum from the Ancient Greek: ἀργήντος - argēntos gen The State of Idaho ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
- May 5 - An Alitalia DC-8 crashes west of Palermo, Sicily (115 dead). Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John AlitaliaLinee Aeree Italiane SpA ( Italian for Alitalia - Italian Air Lines) ( is the Flag carrier Airline of Italy. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Palermo ( Sicilian: Palermu, Greek: Panormus, al-Madinah during Muslim rule is a historic City in Sicily ( Italian and Sicilian: Sicilia) is an autonomous region of Italy.
- May 7 - General elections are held in Italy. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses The Italian general elections of 1972 were held on 1972-05-07. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
- May 8 - U. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen S. President Richard Nixon orders the mining of Haiphong Harbor in Vietnam. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially
- May 13 - Fire in a nightclub atop the Sennichi department store in Osaka, Japan, leaves 115 dead. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. is a city in Japan, located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
- May 15 - Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama is shot by Arthur Herman Bremer at a Laurel, Maryland political rally. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the George Corley Wallace Jr (August 25 1919 September 13 1998 was a Democratic Governor of Alabama for four terms (1963-1967 1971-1979 and 1983-1987 and ran for Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. Arthur Herman Bremer (born August 21 1950) gained notoriety after he shot U Laurel is a Maryland, US
- May 16 - The first financial derivatives exchange, the International Monetary Market (IMM) opens on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. The International Monetary Market (IMM largely the creation of Leo Melamed, is part of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME the largest Futures exchange
- May 18 - Four troopers of both SAS and SBS are parachuted onto the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, 1,000 miles off Britain in the Atlantic, after a bomb threat and ransom demand, which turns out to be bogus. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. The Special Air Service ( SAS) is a Special forces regiment within the British Army which has served as a model and inspiration for the special The Special Boat Service ( SBS) is the Special forces unit of the British Royal Navy. Characteristics The ship has a and is 963 ft (294 m long She had a top speed of using her original steam turbine powerplant which was increased to when she was re-engined
- May 19 - Three out of 6 bombs explode in the Springer Press building in Hamburg, Germany, injuring 17 (the Red Army Faction claims responsibility). Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Axel Springer AG is one of the largest newspaper publishing companies in Europe, having over 150 newspapers and magazines in over 30 countries including Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Red Army Faction or RAF ( German Rote Armee Fraktion) (in its early stages commonly known as Baader-Meinhof Group ''Gang'' was one
- May 21 - In Rome, Laszlo Toth attacks Michelangelo's "Pietà" statue with a sledgehammer, shouting that he is Jesus Christ. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 Laszlo Toth (b1940 is a Hungarian -born Australian Geologist who vandalised Michelangelo 's Pietà statue on May 21, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni Two biographies were published of him during his lifetime One of them by Giorgio Vasari, proposed that he was the pinnacle of all The Pietà (pl same Italian for pity) is a subject in Christian art depicting The Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, most Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE)
- May 22 - Ceylon becomes the republic of Sri Lanka under prime minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike, when its new constitution is ratified. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island Sirimavo Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike ( April 17, 1916 - October 10, 2000) was a politician from Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon A constitution is a system for government often Codified as a written document that establishes the rules and principles of an autonomous political entity
- May 23 - Tamil United Front (now known as Tamil United Liberation Front, a pro-Tamil organization, is founded. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Tamil United Liberation Front (in Tamil: தமிழர் ஐக்கிய விடுதலை முன்னணி in Sinhala: ද්රවිඩ එක්සත් Tamil people (also called Tamils or Tamilians) ( are an Ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, a state in India, and the north-eastern
- May 24
- Rangers lift the Cup Winners Cup, defeating Dynamo Moscow in the final at the Nou Camp. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. Dynamo Moscow (Dinamo Moscow Dinamo Moskva Russian: Динамо Москва) is a Russian football club based in Moscow. The 1972 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final was contested between Rangers F The Camp Nou (kam ˈnɔw Catalan for "new field" often erroneously called the Nou Camp in both Spanish and English) is a football Their supporters cause a riot, with the team banned from defending the trophy the following season. Riots are a form of Civil disorders characterized by disorganized groups lashing out in a sudden and intense rash of Violence, Vandalism or other
- A RAF bomb explodes in the Campbell Barracks of the U. The Red Army Faction or RAF ( German Rote Armee Fraktion) (in its early stages commonly known as Baader-Meinhof Group ''Gang'' was one Campbell Barracks, in Heidelberg Germany, is the location of the Headquarters of the United States Army in Europe and Seventh Army (HQ S. Army Supreme European Command in Heidelberg, West Germany. Heidelberg is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. As of 2006 over 140000 people live within the city's area West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( Three U. S. soldiers (Clyde Bonner, Ronald Woodard and Charles Peck) are killed.
- May 26
- Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev sign the SALT I treaty in Moscow, as well as the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and other agreements. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty ( ABM Treaty or ABMT) was a treaty between the United States of America and the Soviet Union on the limitation
- First failed attempt at Watergate first break-in: the "Ameritas dinner" at the Watergate. The Watergate burglaries, which took place on May 28 and June 17, 1972, have been cited in testimony media accounts and popular works on Watergate as
- Wernher von Braun retires from NASA, frustrated by the agency's unwillingness to pursue a manned trans-orbital space program. Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun (March 23 1912 &ndash June 16 1977 a German rocket physicist and astronautics engineer became one of the leading figures in The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program
- Willandra National Park is established in Australia. Willandra is a national park in New South Wales ( Australia) 582 km west of Sydney. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
- May 27 - Second failed attempt at Watergate first break-in. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed The Watergate burglaries, which took place on May 28 and June 17, 1972, have been cited in testimony media accounts and popular works on Watergate as
- May 28 - Watergate first break-in. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The Watergate burglaries, which took place on May 28 and June 17, 1972, have been cited in testimony media accounts and popular works on Watergate as
- May 30 - The Angry Brigade goes on trial in the United Kingdom. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following The Angry Brigade (also known as the Stoke Newington Eight) was a British libertarian communist Militant group responsible for a long string The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
- May 30 - Three Japanese Red Army members kill 24 and injure 100 in Lod Airport, Israel. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following The was a Terrorist group founded by Fusako Shigenobu in February 1971 after she broke away from the Japanese Communist League-Red Army Faction Ben Gurion International Airport (נמל התעופה בן גוריון Namal HaTe'ūfa Ben Gūryōn,, also referred to by its Hebrew acronym Natbag (נתב"ג For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
June
- June - Iraq nationalizes the Iraq Petroleum Company. Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. Nationalization, also spelled nationalisation, is the act of taking an industry or assets into the Public ownership of a national government The Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC until 1929 called Turkish Petroleum Company (TPC was an oil company jointly owned by some of the world's largest oil companies
- June 2 - Andreas Baader, Jan-Carl Raspe, Holger Meins and some other members of Red Army Faction are arrested in Frankfurt am Main after a shootout. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Andreas Bernd Baader ( 6 May 1943 – 18 October 1977) was one of the first leaders of the German organization Red Army Faction Jan-Carl Raspe ( July 24, 1944 - October 18, 1977) was a member of the German Militant group the Red Army Faction Holger Meins (born October 26 1941 in Hamburg - November 9 1974) was a German Cinematography The Red Army Faction or RAF ( German Rote Armee Fraktion) (in its early stages commonly known as Baader-Meinhof Group ''Gang'' was one
- June 3 - Sally Priesand becomes the first female U. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Sally Jane Priesand (born June 27, 1946 in Cleveland Ohio) is America's first ordained female Rabbi. S. rabbi.
- June 4 - Angela Davis is found not guilty of murder. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Angela Yvonne Davis (born January 26, 1944 in Birmingham Alabama) is an American Political activist and University
- June 9 - The Black Hills flood, kills 238 in South Dakota, USA. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits The Black Hills Flood of 1972, in the Black Hills of Western South Dakota, USA, occurred on June 9, 1972. South Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America.
- June 14-June 23 - Hurricane Agnes kills 117 on the U. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Hurricane Agnes was the first tropical storm and first Hurricane of the 1972 Atlantic hurricane season. S. East Coast.
- June 15 - Ulrike Meinhof and Gerhard Müller of Red Army Faction are arrested in a teacher's apartment in Langenhagen, West Germany. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Ulrike Marie Meinhof ( October 7, 1934 in Oldenburg, Germany &ndash May 9, 1976 in Stuttgart, Gerhard "Gerd" Müller (German ˈgɛʀt ˈmʏlɐ born November 3, 1945 in Nördlingen) is a former (West German football The Red Army Faction or RAF ( German Rote Armee Fraktion) (in its early stages commonly known as Baader-Meinhof Group ''Gang'' was one Langenhagen is a German city in the Hanover district of Lower Saxony.
- June 15-June 18 - The first U. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries S. Libertarian Party National Convention is held in Denver, Colorado. The Libertarian Party is a United States political party founded on December 11 1971 The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America.
- June 16 - 108 die as two passenger trains hit debris of a collapsed railway tunnel near Soissons, France. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Soissons is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardie in northern France, located on the Aisne River, about 100 This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
- June 17
- Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burglarizing the offices of the Democratic National Committee. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat The Watergate scandals were a series of Political scandals during the presidency of Richard Nixon that resulted in the Indictment of several of Nixon's See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence The Democratic National Committee (DNC is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day to day basis
- The United States returns Okinawa, occupied and governed since the WW-II Battle of Okinawa, back to the government of Japan. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the is one of Japan 's southern prefectures, and consists of hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands in a chain over 1000 km long which extends southwest from Kyūshū World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Battle of Okinawa, also known as Operation Iceberg, was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
- Chilean president Salvador Allende forms a new government. Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the Salvador Isabelino Allende Gossens (June 26 1908 – September 11 1973 was President of Chile from November 1970 until his death during the coup d'état of
- June 18
- A British European Airways Trident 1 jet airliner crashes alongside the busy A30 Staines bypass, killing all 118 passengers and crew. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries British European Airways ( BEA) or British European Airways Corporation was a British Airline which existed from 1946 until 1974 The Trident, model DH121 or HS121, was a British short/medium-range three-engined Airliner designed by De Havilland The A30 is an old Trunk road (main road which runs from central London to Land's End, the westernmost point of the mainland of southern Great Britain ( though
- West Germany beats the Soviet Union 3-0 to win Euro 72. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since The USSR national football team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. The 1972 UEFA European Football Championship final tournament was held in Belgium.
- June 23 - Watergate Scandal: U. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish The Watergate scandals were a series of Political scandals during the presidency of Richard Nixon that resulted in the Indictment of several of Nixon's S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House chief of staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about using the C.I.A. to obstruct the F.B.I.'s investigation into the Watergate break-ins. See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence Harry Robbins Haldeman (publicly known as H R Haldeman, and informally as Bob Haldeman) ( October 27, 1926 &ndash November 12, near as long as it used to be several months ago It has been actively summarized and split into sub-articles and there is a dynamic talk page discussion of all The Watergate burglaries, which took place on May 28 and June 17, 1972, have been cited in testimony media accounts and popular works on Watergate as
- June 26 - Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney co-found Atari. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Nolan K Bushnell (born February 5, 1943) is an American electrical Engineer and Entrepreneur who founded both Atari Inc Atari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972. Atari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972.
- June 28 - U. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. S. President Richard Nixon announces that no new draftees will be sent to Vietnam. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially
- June 29 - Furman v. Georgia: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that the death penalty is unconstitutional. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Furman v Georgia, was a United States Supreme Court decision that ruled on the requirement for a degree of consistency in the application of the death penalty The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Capital punishment, the death penalty or execution, is the Killing of a person by judicial process as Punishment.
July
- July - U. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently S. actress Jane Fonda tours North Vietnam, during which she is photographed sitting on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun. Jane Fonda (born December 21 1937 is an American Academy Award winning Actress, Writer, political activist, former Fashion The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRVN or less commonly Vietnamese Democratic Republic (Việt Nam Dân Chủ Cộng Hòa was a Country on the northern half of Vietnam
- July 1
- The Canadian ketch Vega, flying the Greenpeace III banner, collides with the French naval minesweeper La Paimpolaise while in international waters to protest French nuclear weapon tests in the South Pacific. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Greenpeace, originally known as the Greenpeace Foundation, was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1972 International waterways Several international treaties have established freedom of navigation on semi-enclosed seas Mururoa (Mururura Moruroa also historically known as Aopuni, (
- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms becomes independent from the IRS. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (abbreviated ATF) is a specialized federal law enforcement and regulatory organization within the United The
- July 2 - Following Pakistan's surrender to India in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, both nations sign the historic Simla Agreement, agreeing to settle their disputes bilaterally. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 was a major military conflict between India and Pakistan. The Simla Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan at 1240am on July 3, 1972.
- July 4 - The first Rainbow Gathering is held in Colorado. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Rainbow Gatherings are temporary Intentional communities, typically held in outdoor settings and espousing and practicing ideals of Peace, Love, harmony The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America.
- July 8 - The U. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 S. sells grain to the Soviet Union for $750 million.
- July 10 - A stampede of elephants kills 24 people in the Chandka Forest in India. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. A stampede is an act of mass impulse among Herd animals or a crowd of people in which the herd (or crowd collectively begins running with no clear direction or purpose
- July 10-July 14 - The Democratic National Convention meets in Miami Beach. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. The Democratic National Convention is a series of presidential nominating conventions held every four years since 1832 by the United States Democratic Party. Senator George McGovern, who backs the immediate and complete withdrawal of U. George Stanley McGovern S. troops from South Vietnam, is nominated for President. "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia He names fellow Senator Thomas Eagleton as his running mate. Early life and political career Eagleton was the son of another St
- July 15 - The Pruitt-Igoe housing development is demolished in Saint Louis, Missouri. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Pruitt-Igoe was an urban Housing project built in St Louis, Missouri, U
- July 18 - Anwar Sadat expels 20,000 Soviet advisors from Egypt. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics.
- July 21
- Bloody Friday: 22 bombs planted by the Provisional IRA explode in Belfast, Northern Ireland; 9 people are killed and 130 seriously injured. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Bloody Friday is the name given to the bombings by the Provisional Irish Republican Army 's (IRA Belfast Brigade in and around Belfast, Northern Ireland The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
- Comedian George Carlin is arrested by Milwaukee, Wisconsin police for public obscenity, for reciting his “Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television” at Summerfest. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12 1937 – June 22 2008 was an American stand-up comedian, often considered one of the best of all time Obscenity (in Latin obscenus, meaning "foul repulsive detestable" is a term that is most often used in a legal context to Summerfest (also known as "The Big Gig" is a yearly music festival held at the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park along the lakefront in Milwaukee
- Collision between two trains near Sevilla, Spain kills 76 people. Seville ( Spanish: Sevilla, see also different names) is the artistic cultural and financial capital of southern Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
- July 23 - The United States launches Landsat 1, the first Earth-resources satellite. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Landsat 1, originally named "Earth Resources Technology Satellite 1" was the first satellite of the United States ' Landsat program. This article is about artificial satellites For natural satellites also known as moons see Natural satellite.
- July 25 - U. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler S. health officials admit that blacks were used as guinea pigs in the Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male. The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Black Man (also known as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Pelkola Syphilis Study, Public Health Service Syphilis Study
- July 29 - A national dock strike begins in Britain. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat
August
- August 1 - U. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman S. Senator Thomas Eagleton, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, withdraws from the race after revealing he was once treated for mental illness. Early life and political career Eagleton was the son of another St He was eventually replaced by Sargent Shriver. Robert Sargent Shriver Jr (born November 9 1915 is an American Democratic Politician and Activist.
- August 4
- Arthur Bremer is jailed for 63 years for shooting George Wallace. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Arthur Herman Bremer (born August 21 1950) gained notoriety after he shot U George Corley Wallace Jr (August 25 1919 September 13 1998 was a Democratic Governor of Alabama for four terms (1963-1967 1971-1979 and 1983-1987 and ran for
- Dictator Idi Amin declares that Uganda will expel 50,000 Asians with British passports to Britain within three months. Idi Amin Dada (mid 1920s &ndash 16 August 2003 commonly known as Idi Amin, was a Ugandan military dictator and the President of Uganda The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa.
- Huge Solar Flare knocks out cable lines in U. A solar flare is a violent explosion in a star's (like the Sun 's atmosphere releasing as much Energy as 6 × 1025 Joules Solar flares S. One of the largest flares ever recorded. Event begins with appearance of sunspot on Aug 2, Aug 4 flare kicks off high levels of activity until Aug 10, 1972.
- August 10 - A brilliant, daytime meteor skips off the Earth's atmosphere due to an Apollo asteroid streaking over the western US into Canada. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire See also Impact crater An impact event is the Collision of a large Meteoroid, Asteroid or Comet (generically EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page [1]
- August 12 - The last U. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid S. ground troops are withdrawn from Vietnam.
- August 14 - An East German Ilyushin airliner crashes near East Berlin killing all 156 onboard. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state Ilyushin (Илью́шин or Ilyushin Design Bureau is a Russian Design bureau and Aircraft Manufacturer (design office prefix Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany.
- August 16 - The Royal Moroccan Air Force mistakenly fires upon, but fails to bring down, Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he is traveling back to Rabat. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF (Arabic القوات الجوية الملكية المغربية; transliterated 'al-Quwwat al-Jaoiyah al-Malakiyah al-Maghribiyah French King Hassan II (صاحب الجلالة الملك الحسن الثاني class Rabat ( Arabic الرباط, transliterated ar-Rabāṭ or ar-Ribāṭ) population 2 million ( 2007 estimate) is the
- August 21 - The Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida renominates U. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. The Republican National Convention is the presidential nominating convention of the Republican Party of the United States. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the S. President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew for a second term. Spiro Theodore Agnew ( November 9, 1918 September 17, 1996) was the thirty-ninth Vice President of the United States (and the first
- August 22
- John Wojtowicz, 27, and Sal Naturile, 18, hold several Chase Manhattan Bank employees hostage for 17 hours in Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. John Stanley Wojtowicz ( March 9, 1945 - January 2 2006) was an American Bank robber whose story inspired the 1975 Y.
- Jane Fonda makes an antiwar broadcast from a hotel room in Hanoi. Jane Fonda (born December 21 1937 is an American Academy Award winning Actress, Writer, political activist, former Fashion Hanoi ( Vietnamese: Hà Nội Hán Tự: 河[[wikt 内|内]], estimated population 3398889 (2007, is the Capital of Vietnam
- August 26-September 11 - The 1972 Summer Olympics are held in Munich, West Germany. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Munich, in what was Munich (München; Minga is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany (
September
- September 1 - Bobby Fischer defeats Boris Spassky in a chess match at Reykjavík, Iceland, becoming the first American chess champion (see Match of the Century). Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Robert James "Bobby" Fischer ( March 9 1943 – January 17 2008) was an American -born Chess Grandmaster Boris Vasilievich Spassky (also Spasskij (Бори́с Васи́льевич Спа́сский (born January 30, 1937) is a Russian French Chess is a recreational and competitive Game played between two players. For the Greater Reykjavík Area see the Greater Reykjavík Area. The World Chess Championship 1972 match between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky in Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík
- September 4 - The first episode of The Price Is Right is hosted on CBS by Bob Barker. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Widely Known Facts The Price Is Right is an American Television Game show that is currently owned by the FremantleMedia CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Robert William Barker (Born December 12 1923) is a nineteen-time Emmy Award -winning former American Television Game show Gambit and The Joker's Wild also premiere.
- September 5-September 6 - Munich Massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after 8 members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; 5 guerillas and 1 policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Munich massacre occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, when members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Munich, in what was Munich (München; Minga is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. The araB gene Promoter is a bacterial promoter activated by e L-arabinose binding Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion The Black September Organization (منظمة أيلول الأسود munazzamat aylul al-aswad) was a Palestinian militant group founded in 1970 A hostage is a person or entity which is held by a captor The original definition meant that this was handed over by one of two belligerent parties to the other or seized as security
- September 14 - West Germany and Poland renew diplomatic relations. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
- September 17 - Uganda announces that there are Tanzanian troops in its territory. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa. Tanzania ˌtænzəˈniːə officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya
- September 18 - São Paulo Metro is inaugurated in Brazil. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated The São Paulo Metro ( Portuguese: Metropolitano de São Paulo, commonly called Metro) is the city of São Paulo 's Rapid transit |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld
- September 19 - A parcel bomb sent to the Israeli Embassy in London kills 1 diplomat. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. A mailbomb (or mail bomb) also called parcel bomb, letter bomb or post bomb, is an Explosive device sent via the postal service For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
- September 21 - Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos issues Proclamation No. 1081[2] placing the entire country under martial law. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines. Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos ( September 11, 1917 &ndash September 28, 1989) was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986 Proclamation No 1081 was the declaration of Martial Law by Philippine dictator and President Ferdinand E Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice
- September 24 - An F-86 fighter aircraft leaving an air show at Sacramento Executive Airport fails to become airborne and crashes into a Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor, killing 12 children and 11 adults. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Sacramento Executive Airport, also known as simply Executive Airport, is a public Airport located three miles (5 km) south of the Central business [3]
- September 25 - Norwegian EC referendum, 1972: Norway rejects membership in the European Economic Community. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France A Referendum on whether Norway should join the European Community was held on 25 September 1972.
- September 27 - The Joint Communique of the Government of Japan and the Government of the People's Republic of China is signed in Beijing. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again The Joint Communiqué of the Government of Japan and the Government of the People's Republic of China was signed in Beijing on September 29, 1972.
- September 28 - The Canadian national men's hockey team defeats the Soviet national ice hockey team in game eight of the 1972 Summit Series (La Série du Siècle), 6-5, to win the series 4-3-1. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. History From 1920 until 1963 the Senior Amateur Club teams representing Canada were usually the most recent Allan Cup champions Stats Leading scorers (Olympics World Championships Canada Cups 1972 Summit Series Sergei Makarov - 248 points Valery Kharlamov The Summit Series was the first competition between full-strength Soviet and Canadian national Ice hockey teams an eight-game series held in
- September 29 - Sino-Japanese relations: Japan normalizes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan). Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES
October
- October 1 - The first publication reporting the production of a recombinant DNA molecule, marks the birth of modern molecular biology methodology. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Deoxyribonucleic acid ( DNA) is a Nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known Molecular biology is the study of Biology at a molecular level
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- Jackson, David A. ; Symons, Robert H. ; and Berg, Paul. (1972). Biochemical Method for Inserting New Genetic Information into DNA of Simian Virus 40: Circular SV40 DNA Molecules Containing Lambda Phage Genes and the Galactose Operon of Escherichia coli. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (USA) 69(10), 2904-2909.
- October 2 - Denmark joins the European Community. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe The European Community (EC is one of the Three pillars of the European Union (EU created under the Maastricht Treaty (1992 The Faroe Islands stay out. The Faroe Islands or Faeroe Islands or simply Faroe(s or Faeroes (Føroyar meaning " Sheep Islands" Færøerne Old Norse
- October 5 - The United Reformed Church is founded out of the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople An unrelated American church of similar name is the United Reformed Churches in North America. Congregational churches are Protestant Christian churches practicing Congregationalist church governance, in which each congregation independently Presbyterianism is a family of Christian denominations within the Reformed branch of Protestant Western Christianity
- October 6 - A train crash in Saltillo, Mexico kills 208 people. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus A train wreck most often occurs as a result of an accident such as when a Train wheel jumps off a track in a Derailment, or miscommunication as when a The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America.
- October 8 - R. Sargent Shriver is chosen to replace Thomas Eagleton as the U. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Robert Sargent Shriver Jr (born November 9 1915 is an American Democratic Politician and Activist. Early life and political career Eagleton was the son of another St S. vice-presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party.
- October 12 - On the way to the Gulf of Tonkin, a racial brawl involving more than 100 sailors breaks out aboard the United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. The Gulf of Tonkin, in Vietnamese: Vịnh Bắc Bộ or in Chinese: Beibu Wan is an arm of the South China Sea. The term race or racial group usually refers to the concept of categorizing Humans into Populations or groups on the basis of various sets 1961 to 1964 Following a shakedown in the Western Atlantic, Kitty Hawk departed Norfolk on 11 August 1961. Nearly 50 sailors are injured.
- October 13 - Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571: A Fairchild FH-227D passenger aircraft transporting a rugby union team crashes at about 14,000' in the Andes mountain range, near the Argentina/Chile border. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, also known less formally as the Andes flight disaster, was an airline flight carrying 45 people that crashed in the Fairchild was an aircraft and aerospace manufacturing company based at various times in Farmingdale New York, Hagerstown Maryland and San Antonio Texas Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short The Andes form the world's longest exposed Mountain range. They lie as a continuous chain of highland along the western coast of South America. Sixteen of the survivors are found alive December 20 but they have had to resort to cannibalism to survive. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Cannibalism (from Spanish es ''caníbal'' in connection with cannibalism among the Antillean Caribs, also called anthropophagy (from Greek ἄνθρωπος
- October 16
- A plane carrying U. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western S. Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana and 3 other men vanishes in Alaska. Thomas Hale Boggs Sr ( February 15, 1914 &ndash Undetermined presumably October 16, 1972) was an American Democratic The wreckage has never been found, despite a massive search at the time.
- Rioting Maze Prison inmates cause a fire that destroys most of the camp. Her Majesty's Prison Maze (known colloquially as The H Blocks, Long Kesh, or The Maze) was a Prison used to house Paramilitary prisoners
- October 17 - Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom visits Yugoslavia. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian:
- October 25
- The first female FBI agents are hired. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a
- Belgian Eddy Merckx sets a new world hour record in cycling in Mexico City. Edouard Louis Joseph Baron Merckx ('merks (born 17 June 1945 in Meensel-Kiezegem, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium) known as Eddy Merckx, is a former The hour record for Bicycles is the record for the longest distance cycled in one Hour on a bicycle Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico
- October 26 - Following a visit to South Vietnam, U.S. National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger suggests that "peace is at hand. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, commonly referred to as the National Security Adviser (abbreviated NSA, or sometimes ANSA Henry Alfred Kissinger (born Heinz Alfred Kissinger on May 27, 1923) is a German -born American bureaucrat diplomat and 1973 "
- October 28 - The first flight of the Airbus A300, the first airliner built by Airbus
- October 29 - The Black September group hijacks a Lufthansa Boeing 727 over Turkey, and demands the release of 3 of their comrades still held for the massacre of Israeli athletes at the Olympic games. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II The Black September Organization (منظمة أيلول الأسود munazzamat aylul al-aswad) was a Palestinian militant group founded in 1970 WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. A sportsperson ( British and American English) or athlete (principally American English is any person who participates regularly in a Sport. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games
- October 30
- U. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. S. President Richard Nixon approves legislation to increase Social Security spending by US$5. Social Security, in the United States currently refers to the federal Old-Age Survivors and Disability Insurance ( OASDI) program 3 billion.
- A commuter train collision in Chicago kills 45, injures hundreds. The Metra Electric Line ( ME) is an electrified Commuter rail line owned and operated by Metra, connecting Millennium Station (formerly Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
November
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Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats The United States presidential election of 1972 was waged on the issues of radicalism and the Vietnam War.
- November - At a scientific meeting in Honolulu, Herbert Boyer and Stanley N. Cohen conceive the concept of recombinant DNA. Honolulu is the Capital and most populous Census-designated place (CDP in the U WikipediaPersondata --> Herbert W Boyer (born 1936 is a recipient of the 1990 National Medal of Science, and co-recipient of the 1996 Stanley Norman Cohen is an American geneticist. Originally from Perth Amboy New Jersey, Cohen is a graduate of Rutgers University, Recombinant DNA is a form of synthetic DNA that is engineered through the combination or insertion of one or more DNA strands thereby combining DNA sequences They publish their results in November 1973 in PNAS. The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, usually referred to as PNAS, is the official journal of the United Separately in 1972, Paul Berg also recombines DNA in a test tube. Paul Naim Berg (born June 30, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, U Recombinant DNA technology has dramatically changed the field of biological sciences, especially biotechnology, and opened the door to genetically modified organisms. Biotechnology is Technology based on Biology, especially when used in Agriculture, Food science, and Medicine. This article is about organisms which have been genetically modified
- November 5 - A group of Amerindians occupies the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany)
- November 7 - U.S. presidential election, 1972: Republican incumbent Richard Nixon defeats Democratic Senator George McGovern in a landslide (the election had the lowest voter turnout since 1948, with only 55 percent of the electorate voting). Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat The United States presidential election of 1972 was waged on the issues of radicalism and the Vietnam War. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. George Stanley McGovern
- November 11 - Vietnam War: Vietnamization - The United States Army turns over the massive Long Binh military base to South Vietnam. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The role of the United States in the Vietnam War began soon after the Second World War and escalated into full commitment during the Vietnam War (1956-1975 The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
- November 14 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 1,000 (1,003. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( also called the DJIA, Dow 30, INDP, or informally the Dow Jones or The Dow) is one of several 16) for the first time.
- November 16 - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization adopts the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage [1]. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16
- November 19 - Seán Mac Stíofáin, a leader of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, is arrested in Dublin after giving an interview to RTÉ. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Seán Mac Stíofáin ( 17 February 1928 &ndash 18 May 2001) was an Irish republican and first chief of staff of the The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland.
- November 22 - Vietnam War: The United States loses its first B-52 Stratofortress of the war. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
- November 29 - Atari kicks off the first generation of video games with the release of their seminal arcade version of Pong, the first game to achieve commercial success. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Atari Games Corporation was an American producer of Arcade games, and originally part of Atari Inc A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine typically installed in businesses such as Restaurants Pubs Video arcades and Family Entertainment Pong is a first generation Video game released originally as a Coin -operated Arcade game by Atari Inc
- November 30
- Vietnam War: White House Press Secretary Ron Ziegler tells the press that there will be no more public announcements concerning United States troop withdrawals from Vietnam due to the fact that troop levels are now down to 27,000. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence Ronald Louis Ziegler ( May 12, 1939 &ndash February 10, 2003) was White House Press Secretary during United States President The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially
- Cod War: British Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home says that Royal Navy ships would be stationed to protect British trawlers off Iceland. The Cod Wars, also called the Iceland Cod Wars ( Icelandic: Þorskastríðin, "the cod wars" or Landhelgisstríðin, "the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, commonly referred to as the Foreign Secretary, is a member of the United Kingdom Government heading the Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home Baron Home of the Hirsel, KT, PC (2 July 1903 - 9 October 1995 14th Earl of Home from 1951 to 1963 was a British The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore known as the Senior Service) Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland (
December
- December 2 - Edward Gough Whitlam becomes the first Labor Party Prime Minister of Australia for 23 years. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Edward Gough Whitlam, AC, QC (born 11 July 1916 known as Gough Whitlam (ˈɡɒf goff is an Australian former politician and 21st The Prime Minister of Australia is the Head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia, holding office on commission from the Governor-General. He is famously sworn in on the election night and his first action using executive power is to withdraw all Australian personnel from the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
- December 7
- Apollo 17 (Gene Cernan, Ronald Evans, Harrison Schmitt), the last manned mission to the Moon to date, is launched. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Eugene Andrew Cernan (born March 14, 1934) is a retired United States Navy officer and a former NASA Astronaut of Czechoslovakian Ronald Ellwin Evans Jr ( November 10, 1933 &ndash April 7, 1990) (Captain USN Ret Harrison Hagan "Jack" Schmitt (born July 3, 1935) is an American Geologist, a former NASA Astronaut and a one-term
- Provisional Irish Republican Army kidnaps Jean McConville in Belfast. The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the Jean McConville was a Belfast -born mother of 10 who was abducted from her home and killed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA on or around Christmas of Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland.
- Imelda Marcos is stabbed and seriously wounded by an assailant; her bodyguards shoot him. Imelda Remedios Visitacion Romualdez-Marcos (born Imelda Remedios Visitacion Trinidad Romualdez on July 2, 1929 in Manila) is the widow
- December 8
- United Airlines Boeing 737 from Washington National to Chicago Midway crashes short of the runway, killing 43 of 61 onboard and 2 on the ground. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. United Air Lines Inc, trading as United Airlines ( is a major airline of the United States. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a public Airport located three miles (5 km) south of the Central business district of Washington Chicago Midway International Airport, also known simply as Midway Airport or Midway, is an Airport in Chicago Illinois, United States
- Over $10,000 cash is found in the purse of Watergate conspirator Howard Hunt's wife. The Watergate scandals were a series of Political scandals during the presidency of Richard Nixon that resulted in the Indictment of several of Nixon's Everette Howard Hunt Jr ( October 9 1918 – January 23 2007) was an American Author and spy.
- International Human Rights Day is proclaimed by the United Nations. Human Rights Day' is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security
- December 11 - Apollo 17 lands on the Moon. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office
- December 15 - The Commonwealth of Australia ordains equal pay for women. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
- December 16
- The Constitution of Bangladesh comes into effect. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion The constitution of Bangladesh is the supreme law in Bangladesh.
- Portuguese army kills 400 Africans in Tete, Mozambique. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Tete is the capital city of Tete Province in Mozambique. It is located on the Zambezi River, and is the site of the one-kilometre-long Tete Suspension Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique (Moçambique or República de Moçambique, ʁɛ'publikɐ d musɐ̃'bik is a country in southeastern Africa
- December 19 - Apollo program: Apollo 17 returns to Earth, concluding the program of lunar exploration. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001
- December 21
- East Germany and West Germany recognize each other. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany (
- ZANLA troopers attack Altera Farm in north-east Rhodesia. Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army ( ZANLA) was the militant wing of the Zimbabwe African National Union, a militant Communist organization and participated Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence
- December 22
- Two small earthquakes are felt at about 9:30 and 10:15 local time in Managua, Nicaragua. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Managua is the Capital city of Nicaragua as well as the department and municipality by the same name Nicaragua (ˌnɪkəˈrɑgwə officially the Republic of Nicaragua () is a representative democratic republic and the largest nation in Central America
- Australia establishes diplomatic relations with China and West Germany.
- A peace delegation that includes singer-activist Joan Baez and human rights attorney Telford Taylor visit Hanoi to deliver Christmas mail to American prisoners of war; they will be caught in the Christmas bombing of North Vietnam. Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941 in Staten Island, New York) an American Folk singer and Songwriter known Telford Taylor ( February 24, 1908 - May 23, 1998) was a US Lawyer best known for his role in the Counsel for the Prosecution Hanoi ( Vietnamese: Hà Nội Hán Tự: 河[[wikt 内|内]], estimated population 3398889 (2007, is the Capital of Vietnam Operation Linebacker II was a US Seventh Air Force and US Navy Task Force 77 aerial bombardment campaign conducted against targets in the
- December 23
- A 6. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city 25 Richter scale earthquake in Nicaragua kills 5,000-12,000 people in the capital, Managua; President Somoza will later be accused of pocketing millions of dollars worth of foreign aid intended for relief. The Richter magnitude scale, or more correctly local magnitude M L scale assigns a single number to quantify the amount of seismic energy released The 1972 Nicaragua earthquake refers to the Earthquake that occurred at 1229 a Nicaragua (ˌnɪkəˈrɑgwə officially the Republic of Nicaragua () is a representative democratic republic and the largest nation in Central America Managua is the Capital city of Nicaragua as well as the department and municipality by the same name Aid (from the french word aide, also known as international aid, overseas aid, or foreign aid, especially in the United States) is
- The Pittsburgh Steelers win their first ever post-season NFL game, defeating the Oakland Raiders 13-7, on a last second play that would become known as The Immaculate Reception. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Immaculate Reception is the nickname given to one of the most famous plays in the history of American football.
- December 24 - Prime minister of Sweden, Olof Palme compares the American bombings of North Vietnam to Nazi massacres. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Sven Olof Joachim Palme ( ( 30 January 1927 – 28 February 1986) was a Swedish politician Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially Nazism, which was a short name for National Socialism (Nationalsozialismus refers primarily to the Ideology and practices of the National Socialist German The US breaks diplomatic contact with Sweden.
- December 25 - The Christmas bombing of North Vietnam causes widespread criticism of the U. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Operation Linebacker II was a US Seventh Air Force and US Navy Task Force 77 aerial bombardment campaign conducted against targets in the S. and President Richard Nixon.
- December 26 - Former United States President Harry S. Truman dies in Kansas City, Missouri. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages
- December 28 - The bones of Martin Bormann are identified in Berlin. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Martin Ludwig Bormann (17 June 1900 – 2 May 1945
- December 29 - An Eastern Air Lines Lockheed L-1011 crashes into the Everglades in Florida, killing 101 of 163 onboard. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Everglades is also the name of a city in Collier County Florida
- December 31 - Roberto Clemente dies in a plane crash off the coast of Puerto Rico while en route to deliver aid to Nicaraguan earthquake victims. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}}
Undated
- Designated International Year of the Book by UNESCO. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16
- The last major epidemic of smallpox in Europe breaks out in Yugoslavia. The 1972 outbreak of smallpox in Yugoslavia was the last major outbreak of Smallpox in Europe. See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian
- The United Kingdom begin to train Special Air Service for anti-terrorist duties. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Special Air Service ( SAS) is a Special forces regiment within the British Army which has served as a model and inspiration for the special
- The "tea house" Mellow Yellow opens on the Amstel River in Amsterdam, pioneering the legal sale of cannabis in the Netherlands. The Amstel is a river in the Netherlands which runs through the city of Amsterdam. Amsterdam (pronounced) is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands
- First women admitted to Dartmouth College. Dartmouth College ( is a private, Coeducational University located in Hanover, New Hampshire, U
- Colombian looters find Ciudad Perdida but keep it a secret until government reveals it 1975. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Ciudad Perdida (translation "Lost City" is the Archaeological site of an ancient city in Sierra Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Yellow River dries up for the first time in known history. The Yellow River or Huang He / Hwang Ho ( Hatan Gol Queen river) is the second-longest river in China (after the Yangtze River) and the
- The Somali alphabet is developed for the Somali language. The Somali Latin alphabet used since 1972 was developed specifically for the Somali language using all letters of the English Latin alphabet except P V and Z Somali ( Af Soomaali, الصوماليه is a member of the East Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family spoken by ethnic Somalis
- Worship of Norse gods officially approved in Iceland. Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland (
- Women are allowed to compete in the Boston Marathon for the first time. The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Boston, Massachusetts
- The Second Cod War between the United Kingdom and Iceland. The Cod Wars, also called the Iceland Cod Wars ( Icelandic: Þorskastríðin, "the cod wars" or Landhelgisstríðin, "the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland (
- First use of the term Hadean. The Hadean (ˈheɪdiən is the geologic eon before the Archean.
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- January 1 - Lilian Thuram, French football player
- January 2 - Taye Diggs, American actor
- January 3 - Yoon Chan, South Korean actor
- January 4 - Brad Zavisha, Canadian ice hockey player
- January 7 - Donald Brashear, American ice hockey player
- January 12 - Espen Knutsen, Norwegian hockey player
- January 13 - Nicole Eggert, American actress
- January 17
- January 18 - Mike Lieberthal, American baseball player
- January 19
- January 21 - Billel Dziri, Algerian footballer
- January 22 - Romi Paku, seiyu (voice actress)
- January 23 - Ewen Bremner, Scottish actor
- January 23 - Marcel Wouda, Dutch swimmer
- January 26 - Christopher Boykin, rapper
- January 27
- February 2 - Klára Dobrev, wife of Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány
- February 4 - Giovanni Silva De Oliveira, Brazilian footballer
- February 5
- February 7
- February 8 - Big Show, American professional wrestler
- February 11
- February 14
- February 15 - Jaromír Jágr, Czech hockey player
- February 16
- February 17
- February 19 - Malky Mackay, Scottish footballer
- February 21 - Seo Taiji, Korean musician
- February 22 - Michael Chang, American tennis player
- February 24 - Richard Chelimo, Kenyan athlete (d. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa ( Hirohito) from December 25, 1926 to The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King Unix time, or POSIX time, is a system for describing points in Time, defined as the number of seconds elapsed since Midnight Coordinated Universal New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Lilian Thuram (born Ruddy Lilian Thuram-Ulien, January 1 1972 in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, FWI) is a retired French professional Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Taye Diggs (born Scott L Diggs; January 2, 1971) is an American Theatre, Film and television Actor. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Yoon Chan (born January 3, 1972) is a South Korean Actor. Filmography Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Brad Zavisha (b January 4, 1972 in Hines Creek, Alberta) is a former professional Ice hockey left winger. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Donald Brashear (born January 7, 1972 in Bedford, Indiana, US Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Espen Knutsen (born January 12, 1972) is a former Norwegian Ice hockey player Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Nicole Elizabeth Eggert (born January 13 1972 is an American actress who jumped to fame with her role as Jamie Powell in the television series Charles Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca is a Japanese R&B and pop singer His soulful voice and unconventional looks won him fans following his debut in 1992 Jonathan Mortimer Smith (born January 27, 1971) better known by his Stage name Lil Jon, is an American producer, promoter and Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Michael Scott Lieberthal (born January 18, 1972 in Glendale California) nicknamed Lieby, is a former Major League Baseball Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Andrea Donna de Matteo (born January 19, 1972) is an American Emmy -winning actress perhaps best known for her roles as Adriana La Cerva Angham (born January 19, 1972) is an Egyptian Singer, Record producer and Actress. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Billel Dziri (born January 21, 1972 in Alger, Algeria) is an Algerian football player who is currently playing for Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Romi Paku or Park Romi (born January 22, 1972) is a Japanese actress and Seiyū of Korean descent. A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Ewen Bremner (born 23 January 1972) is a Scottish Actor. Bremner was born in Edinburgh, a son of two art teachers Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Marcel Reinier Wouda (born January 23, 1972 in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant) is a Dutch former swimmer, who became Holland's Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (born January 26, 1972) is an ex professional bodyguard but is best known for his role on MTV 's television show Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Guillermo is the Spanish form of the male given name William. Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night Talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. Mark Anthony Patrick Owen (born 27 January 1972) is an English Singer and Songwriter. Take That are an English pop Musical group consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Keith Gerard Mallinson Wood (born 27 January 1972 Killaloe County Clare) and educated at St Munchin's College, Limerick is a former international rugby union Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Klára Dobrev (b February 2, 1972) is the wife of Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány. (ˈfɛrɛnts ˈɟurtʃaːɲ born in Pápa, June 4, 1961) is the Prime Minister of Hungary. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Giovanni Silva de Oliveira (born February 4, 1972) better known as Giovanni, is a football player from Brazil. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Early life Mary was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. (born, February 5, 1972 in the city of Nishi-Tokyo, Tokyo) is a Japanese comedian. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Alex Bassi (b Paris France) is a Race car driver who raced Shifter Karts in California from 1991 to 1995 Robyn Elaine Lively (born February 7, 1972) is an American television and film actress Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Craig Michael Jones ( February 11, 1973) also known as 133 or by his number #5, is an American Musician known as the sampler Slipknot is an American band from Des Moines Iowa. Slipknot consists of nine members the current band members are Sid Steven "Steve" McManaman (born 11 February 1972 in Bootle, Merseyside, England) is an English former footballer of the Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football Quarterback in the NFL, best known as the starting quarterback Nelson Frazier Jr Throughout his career he has held championships in a number of promotions, including the top titles of the United States Wrestling Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Jaromír Jágr ( pronounced, born February 15 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Oliver Taylor Hawkins (born on February 17, 1972 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American musician best known as the drummer of Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 Jerome Abram Bettis, Nicknamed " The Bus " (born February 16, 1972) is a former American football halfback for Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Billie Joe Armstrong (born February 17 1972 in Oakland, California) is the lead vocalist, main Lyricist, Pianist and Green Day is an American rock trio (better known as Yuki) (born on February 17, 1972) is one of Japan 's most notable female vocalists Philippe Candeloro (born February 17, 1972) is a French figure skater who medalled at the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Malcolm George Mackay (born 19 February, 1972 in Bellshill) is a former professional Scottish footballer who played as a centre-back Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Seo Tai-ji ( Jeong Hyeon-cheol 정현철( Hanja: 鄭鉉哲, born on February 21, 1972) is a legendary South Korean singer and musician Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Michael Te-Pei Chang ( Chinese: 張[[wikt 德|德]] 培; Pinyin: Zhāng Dépéi born February 22, 1972, in Hoboken Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Richard Chelimo ( February 24 1972 &ndash August 15 2001) was a Kenyan athlete, and a former world and 2001)
- February 28 - Rory Cochrane, American Actor
- February 29 - Antonio Sabato Jr., Italian actor
March-April
- March 3 - Darren Anderton, English footballer
- March 4
- March 6
- March 8 - Angie Hart, Australian pop singer
- March 9 - Spencer Howson, Australian radio announcer
- March 10
- March 15 - Mark Hoppus, American musician (blink-182)
- March 17 - Mia Hamm, American soccer player
- March 18 - Dane Cook, American comedian
- March 20 - Alexander Kapranos, British singer and guitarist (Franz Ferdinand)
- March 21 - Chris Candido, American professional wrestler (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Rory Cochrane (born February 28 1972 is an American Actor. He is known as playing Ron Slater in Dazed and Confused, Lucas in Empire Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Antonio Sabàto Jr (born February 29, 1972 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian / American actor Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Darren Robert Anderton (born 3 March 1972 in Southampton) is an English football player currently the captain of Bournemouth Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Pae Gil-Su (배길수 also written Pae Kil Su, born March 4, 1972) is a North Korean Gymnast. Ivy Queen (born March 4, 1972) is a Latin Grammy and Billboard Latin -nominated Lo Nuestro Award -winner Composer and Early career Verstappen began karting at the age of 8 and was participating in national competitions not long after Alison Wheeler (born March 4, 1972) is a British singer best known as the female vocalist for The Beautiful South from 2003 until they disbanded in The Beautiful South were an English Pop group formed at the end of the 1980s by former members of Hull group The Housemartins - Paul Heaton Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Terry Murphy is a Snooker player who was born in Northern Ireland in 1972 and turned professional in 1991 Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6 1972 frequently referred to simply as " Shaq " is an African American Professional basketball Jaret Reddick (born March 6, 1972 in Grapevine Texas, United States) is the Lead vocalist / Guitarist for rock band Bowling for Soup is an American Rock band who originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Angie Hart (born on 8 March 1972 is an Australian Pop singer best known for her role as lead vocalist in the band Frente!. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Spencer Howson is the "Breakfast" radio presenter on 612 ABC Brisbane, an ABC Local Radio station in Brisbane, Queensland Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Takashi Fujii ( Japanese: 藤井隆 Fujii Takashi, born March 10, 1972 in Toyonaka, Osaka Matthew Roy Kenseth (born March 10 1972 in Cambridge Wisconsin) is a stock car driver Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Mark Allan Hoppus (born March 15, 1972) is an American musician and record producer Blink-182 was an American Pop Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Mia Hamm (born Mariel Margaret Hamm on March 17, 1972 in Selma Alabama) is a former American Soccer Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Dane Jeffrey Cook (born March 18 1972 is an American Stand-up comedian and film actor Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Alex Kapranos ( Greek: Άλεξ Καπράνος born Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, March 20, 1972 in Almondsbury, Gloucestershire Franz Ferdinand is a rock band that formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2001 Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Christopher Candito ( March 21 1972 &ndash April 28 2005) On November 19, 1994, Candido won a 10-man tournament defeating 2005)
- March 22
- Shawn Bradley, American basketball player
- Elvis Stojko, Canadian figure skater
- Cory Lidle, American baseball player (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Shawn Paul Bradley (born March 22, 1972) is a retired American 7 ft 6 in (2 Elvis Stojko MSC MSM (born March 22, 1972 in Newmarket Ontario) is a Canadian Figure skating world champion Cory Fulton Lidle ( March 22, 1972 – October 11, 2006) was an American right-handed baseball Pitcher who spend nine seasons 2006)
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- March 27
- March 28 - Nick Frost, English comedian actor
- March 30 - Karel Poborsky, Czech Republic football player
May-June
- May 2
- May 4 - Mike Dirnt, American musician (Green Day)
- May 5 - James Cracknell, British Olympic winning rower
- May 7 - Felix da Housecat, House music DJ and record producer
- May 8 - Darren Hayes, Australian musician
- May 10 - Radosław Majdan, Polish goalkeeper
- May 19 - Jenny Berggren, Swedish singer (Ace of Base)
- May 20
- May 21 - The Notorious B.I.G., American musician (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Joseph William Calzaghe CBE (born 23 March 1972 in Hammersmith, London, England) is a Welsh Boxer. Judith Godrèche (born March 23, 1972) is a French Actress and Author, born in Paris. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Jerrel "Jimmy Floyd" Hasselbaink (born 27 March 1972 in Paramaribo, Suriname) usually known as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Charles Doyle "Charlie" Haas II (born on March 27 1972 is an American professional wrestler and former Amateur wrestler currently signed to Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Nicholas John Frost (born 28 March, 1972) is an award-winning English Actor, Comedian and movie script-writer He is best known Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. (born March 30, 1972 in Třeboň) is a former Czech footballer. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Jennifer Eve Garth (born April 3, 1972) is an American actress, best known for starring as Kelly Taylor on Beverly Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Krista Allen (born April 5 1971 is an American actress and Model. is a Seiyū. As of 2005 Takeuchi is employed by Love Live Taking a well-trod path by many male seiyū she often voices young male characters with generally very quirky Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Paul Dedrick Gray (born April 8, 1972) also known by his number #2, is an American Musician known as the Bassist Slipknot is an American band from Des Moines Iowa. Slipknot consists of nine members the current band members are Sid Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Jason Andrew Varitek (ˈvɛɹɨˌtɛk born April 11 1972 in) is an American Baseball player Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Şebnem Ferah (born April 12, 1972 in Yalova, Turkey) is a Turkish singer and song-writer NiCole Robinson (born April 12 1972) is an American stand-up comedian and Actress. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Mariusz Czerkawski (born April 13 1972 in Radomsko, Poland) is a Polish retired Ice hockey player Aaron Lewis, (born April 13 1972 in Rutland, Vermont) is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Alternative metal group Staind is an American Hard rock group from Springfield, Massachusetts, including lead singer/guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Don Anthony "Tony" Boselli Jr (born April 17, 1972 in Boulder Colorado) is a former American football Offensive tackle Jennifer Garner Affleck This would involve changing both her last and middle names Muttiah Muralitharan ( Tamil: முத்தையா முரளிதரன் born 17 April 1972 in Kandy, Sri Lanka) often referred to as Murali Terran Sandwith (b April 17, 1972 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former professional ice and Roller hockey player Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira (born April 19, 1972 in Paulista, Pernambuco) commonly known as Rivaldo, is regarded as one of Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Lê Huỳnh Đức (born April 20, 1972 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) is a Vietnamese footballer currently coaching Da Nang FC Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Lawrence Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr (born April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida) is an American Major League Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Joseph Frank "Joe" Bruce (born April 28, 1972) is a rap musician record producer Professional wrestler, and actor Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Roman Dirge (born on) is an Artist and magician, and the creator of the Lenore comic-book series he currently lives in Los Angeles Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Paul Malcolm Adcock (born 2 May 1972) is an English former professional footballer, playing as a forward Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Mike Dirnt (born Michael Ryan Pritchard on May 4 1972 in Berkeley California) is the bassist and backing vocalist for the American Punk rock Green Day is an American rock trio Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John James Cracknell, OBE (born 5 May 1972 is an English rowing champion and double Olympic gold medallist Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Felix da Housecat (born Felix Stallings Jr on August 27, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Darren Stanley Hayes (born May 8, 1972) is an Australian Singer-songwriter. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Radosław Majdan (nicknamed Rada, He-Doda; born May 10, 1972, Szczecin) is a Polish Goalkeeper (currently of Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Jenny Cecilia Berggren (born May 19 1972) is one of the three current members of Swedish pop band Ace of Base. Ace of Base is a pop band from Gothenburg, Sweden, comprising Ulf Ekberg (Buddha and siblings Jonas Berggren (Joker and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Trevor George Smith Jr, (born May 20 1972 better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American actor and Musician of Jamaican descent Andreas Lundstedt is a Swedish Musician (born Björn Helge Andreas Lundstedt 20 May 1972, Uppsala) who is best-known as a Alcazar (disambiguation An alcázar is a Spanish Castle, from the Arabic word القصر al qasr meaning Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21 1972 – March 9 1997 popularly known as Biggie Smalls (after a Gangster in the 1975 film Let's Do It Again 1997)
- May 23 - Rubens Barrichello, Brazilian race car driver
- May 28 - Michael Boogerd, Dutch cyclist
- May 30 - Manny Ramírez, Dominican baseball player
- May 31 - Dave Roberts, Major League Baseball player
- June 2 - Wayne Brady, American comedian
- June 4
- June 5
- June 6 - Cristina Scabbia, Italian singer
- June 7 - Karl Urban, New Zealand actor
- June 10 - Steven Fischer, American film producer and director
- June 14 - Matthias Ettrich, German computer scientist
- June 15
- June 17 - Iztok Čop, Slovenian rower
- June 19 - Brian McBride, American soccer player
- June 21
- June 22 - Miguel Del Toro, Mexican baseball player
- June 23 - Zinedine Zidane, French footballer
- June 24
- June 25 - Carlos Delgado, Puerto Rican baseball player
- June 25 - Mike Kroeger, Canadian bass guitarist (Nickelback)
- June 28 - John Heidenreich, American professional wrestler
- June 29 - Samantha Smith, American activist (d. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello (born May 23 1972 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian Formula One racing driver currently driving for Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Michael Boogerd (born May 28, 1972 in The Hague) is a Dutch former professional Road bicycle racer. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Manuel "Manny" Aristides Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican-American professional Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. David Ray Roberts (born May 31, 1972 in Okinawa, Japan) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the San Francisco Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Wayne Alphonso Brady (born June 2, 1972) is an Emmy -winning American Comedian, Singer and Television personality Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Derian Hatcher (born June 4 1972 in Sterling Heights Michigan) is an American professional Ice hockey player Debra Stephenson (born 4 June, 1972 in Kingston upon Hull) is an English Actress and Singer Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Pavel Kotla (born 5 June 1972, Szczecin, Poland) is a Polish conductor. Michael Bucci (born June 5 1972) is an American professional wrestler. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Cristina Adriana Chiara Scabbia (born June 6, 1972 in Milan, Italy) is one of the two vocalists in the Italian Gothic metal band Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Karl-Heinz Urban (born June 7, 1972) is a New Zealand Actor. He is best known for playing Éomer in the second and third Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Steven Thomas Fischer (born June 10 1972 is an American Film director and producer. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Matthias Ettrich (born 14 June 1972 in Bietigheim-Bissingen, southern Germany) is a Computer scientist known for his contributions Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Andrew Eugene Pettitte (born June 15 1972 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American Left-handed Starting pitcher who plays for the James Morris may refer to James Morris III (1752&ndash1820 Revolutionary War officer coeducation pioneer namesake of Morris Connecticut Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Iztok Čop (born June 17, 1972 in Kranj, SR Slovenia) is a Slovenian Rower and Olympic gold medallist Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Brian McBride (born June 19, 1972) is an American soccer Striker who has appeared in three World Cups for the United Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Irene van Dyk (born June 21 1972 in Vereeniging, South Africa) is one of the world's best-known Netball players and the most capped Christopher Matthews (born June 21, 1972) is an English classical pianist and organist who has achieved significant proficiency on both instruments Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Miguel Alfonso Del Toro was born on June 22 1972 in Mexico. Del Toro pitched for the Giants during the and seasons Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Robbie McEwen (born June 24, 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian professional Road bicycle racer, specializing Denis Žvegelj, born on June 24, 1972 in Jesenice, SR Slovenia is an ex Slovenian Rower and Olympic medallist Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández (born June 25 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the New York Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Michael Douglas Henry Kroeger or as he is more commonly referred to simplified as Mike Kroeger (born June 25, 1972, Hanna Alberta, Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in Hanna Alberta by Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Jon Heidenreich, better known simply as Heidenreich (born June 28, 1972) and made his debut at their May 24, 2008 show Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Samantha Reed Smith (June 29 1972 in Houlton Maine – August 25 1985 in Lewiston - Auburn, Maine) was an American schoolgirl from 1985)
- June 29 - Nawal Al Zoghbi, Lebanese singer
July-August
- July 3 - Asha Gill, British-born television host
- July 4 - Craig Spearman, New Zealand cricketer
- July 6 - Mark Gasser, British concert pianist
- July 7 - Lisa Leslie, American basketball player
- July 8 - Sourav Ganguly, Indian cricketer
- July 13 - Sean Waltman, American professional wrestler
- July 24 - Rev. Jen Miller, American actress, painter and poet
- July 27 - Jill Arrington, American football reporter
- July 28 - Elizabeth Berkley, American actress
- July 29 - Anssi Kela, Finnish rock musician
- July 31 - Tami Stronach, former actress
- August 1
- August 2 - Kelly Richardson, Canadian contemporary artist
- August 3 - Patrik Isaksson, Swedish singer and songwriter
- August 6 - Geri Halliwell, British musician (Spice Girls)
- August 7 - Sarah Cawood, British television presenter
- August 9 - A-Mei, Taiwanese singer
- August 10 - Angie Harmon, American actress
- August 11 - Jonathon Prandi, American model and actor
- August 12 - Demir Demirkan, Turkish rock musician and songwriter
- August 12 - Del tha Funkee Homosapien, American hip-hop artist
- August 13 - Kevin Plank, American entrepreneur (Under Armour)
- August 14 - Ed O'Bannon, American basketball player
- August 15 - Ben Affleck, American actor
- August 16 - Emily Robison, American country music performer (Dixie Chicks)
- August 18 - Leo Ku, Hong Kong actor and singer
- August 19 - Sammi Cheng, Hong Kong singer and actress
- August 22 - Jonathan Coachman, World Wrestling Entertainment announcer
- August 25 - Marvin Harrison, American football player
- August 27 - Jimmy Pop, American musician (Bloodhound Gang)
- August 28 - Jay Witasick, Major League Baseball player
- August 30
- August 31 - Chris Tucker, American comedian
September-October
- September 2 - Sergei Zholtok, Latvian hockey player (d. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Nawal Al Zoghbi ( Arabic نوال الزغبي full name Nawal George Al Zoghbi, is a successful Lebanese Arab singer Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Asha Anand Gill (born July 3, 1972 in Pembury, Kent, England) is a Malaysia -based model, Television Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Craig Murray Spearman (born 4 July, 1972 in Auckland) played 19 Tests and 51 One Day Internationals for New Zealand from Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Mark Gasser (born 1972 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire is a British Concert pianist. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Lisa Leslie (born July 7 1972 in Gardena California) is a WNBA player currently playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Sourav Chandidas Ganguly (সৌরভ গাঙ্গুলী ( (born 8 July 1972 is an Indian Cricketer and former former captain of the Indian national Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Sean Michael Waltman (born July 13 1972) is an American professional wrestler. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Tiffany "Jill" Arrington (born July 27, 1972) is an American former College football sideline reporter for ESPN during the 2004 season Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Elizabeth Berkley (born on July 28 1974 As her love for dancing increased she became more interested in pursuing it professionally even traveling to New York to train with Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Anssi Kela (born July 29, 1972 in Kerava, Finland) is a Finnish Singer-songwriter who has published three albums Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Tamara Stronach (born July 31, 1972 in Tehran, Iran) is a dancer and Choreographer who has also worked Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Devon Hughes (born August 1 1972) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling Tanya Reid (born August 1, 1972 in Dryden Ontario) is a Canadian television actress Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Kelly Richardson (born August 2, Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Patrik Isaksson (born August 3 1972 in Husby) is a Swedish singer and songwriter Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Geraldine Estelle "Geri" Halliwell (born 6 August 1972 is an English pop Singer-songwriter, Children's author, Actress The Spice Girls are a BRIT Award -winning English pop Girl group formed in 1994 Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Sarah Cawood (born 7 August 1972 in London) is a British Television presenter. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus A-mei ( also known by her birth name Zhang Huimei or as Chang Hui-mei ( is an aboriginal Taiwanese pop Singer and occasional Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Angela Michelle Harmon Sehorn (born August 10, 1972) is an American fashion model and Television / Film actress Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Jonathon Prandi (born August 11 1972 is an American male fashion model actor and IT-consultant Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Demir Demirkan is a Turkish rock musician and songwriter Life Demir Demirkan was born on 12 August 1972 Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Del tha Funkee Homosapien is an Alternative hip hop artist Del was born Teren Delvon Jones on August 12, 1972 in Oakland, California Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Kevin A Plank (born August 10, 1971 in Kensington Maryland) is an American Entrepreneur and Businessperson. Under Armour is a brand of clothing headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, designed for use in Sports It was originally created to be worn underneath Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Edward Charles O'Bannon Jr (born August 14, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a retired American Basketball player who was a Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Ben Affleck (born Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt; August 15 1972 is an American Film Screenwriter, director, actor and older brother of Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Emily Robison (born Emily Burns Erwin on August 16, 1972) is an American Songwriter, Singer, Multi-instrumentalist The Dixie Chicks are a multiple Grammy Award -winning Country music group composed of three women Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Leo Ku Kui-Kei is a Hong Kong Cantopop and Mandopop singer and actor Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Sammi Cheng Sau-Man is a Hong Kong Cantopop Singer and actress. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Jonathan William Coachman After this he would have an on-screen role as the "lackey" to then General Manager of Raw Eric Bischoff. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Marvin Daniel Harrison (born August 25, 1972, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American football Wide receiver who currently plays Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Jimmy Pop (sometimes Jimmy Pop Ali) (born James Moyer Franks, August 27, 1972 in Trappe, Pennsylvania) is an Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Gerald Alphonse "Jay" Witasick Jr (wɨˈtɑsɨk born August 28 1972 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a Major League Baseball Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Cameron Michelle Díaz (born August 30 1972 is a Golden Globe - BAFTA - and SAG -Award nominated U Pavel Nedvěd pronounced (born August 30 1972 in Cheb, Czech Republic, at that time Czechoslovakia) is a Czech professional Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Christopher "Chris" Tucker (born August 31, 1972) is an American Actor and Comedian most widely known for his roles Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Sergei Zholtok (Sergejs Žoltoks Сергей Жолток ( December 2, 1972 — November 3, 2004) was a Latvian Professional 2004)
- September 6 - Dylan Bruno, American actor (Numb3rs)
- September 8
- September 10
- September 12
- September 17 - Bobby Lee, American comedian
- September 19 - Jim Druckenmiller, National Football League quarterback
- September 21
- September 22 - Bob Sapp, American boxer and kickboxer
- September 24 - Karyn Bosnak, American author
- September 27 - Sylvia Crawley, American basketball player
- September 28
- September 30
- October 5
- October 8 - Tricia Vessey, American actress
- October 9 - Etan Patz, disappeared school boy
- October 10 - Jun Lana, Filipino playwright and screenwriter
- October 11 - Claudia Black, Australian actress
- October 17
- October 21
- October 22 - D'Lo Brown, American professional wrestler
- October 24
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- October 28
- October 29
- October 31 - Matt Dawson, English rugby player
November-December
- November 1 - Toni Collette, Australian actress
- November 2 - Vladimir Vorobiev, Russian ice hockey player
- November 4 - Luís Figo, Portuguese footballer
- November 7 - Danny Grewcock, British rugby player
- November 6 - Thandie Newton, British actress
- November 9
- November 10 - Shawn Green, American baseball player
- November 13 - Takuya Kimura, Japanese actor
- November 14
- November 23 - Alf-Inge Håland, Norwegian footballer
- November 28 - Jesper Strömblad, Swedish musician (In Flames)
- November 30 - Christopher Fitzgerald, American stage actor
- December 1 - Norbert Wójtowicz, Polish historian and theologian
- December 4 - Nikki Tyler, American actress
- December 7 - Hermann Maier, Austrian skier
- December 7 - Tammy Lynn Sytch, American wrestling valet and topless model
- December 9 - Tre Cool, American drummer (Green Day)
- December 10 - Brian Molko, British singer (Placebo)
- December 11 - Daniel Alfredsson, NHL hockey player
- December 12 - Joel Cahen, Israeli artist,
- December 13 - Chris Grant, Australian footballer
- December 14 - Eric Anderson, American musical theatre actor
- December 15 - Rodney Harrison, American football player
- December 16
- December 18 - DJ Lethal, member of Limp Bizkit and House of Pain
- December 19
- December 22 - Vanessa Paradis, French singer and actress
- December 27 - Colin Charvis, Welsh rugby player
- December 28 - Patrick Rafter, Australian tennis player
- December 29 - Jason Kreis, American soccer player
- December 29 - Jude Law, British actor
- December 30 - Kerry Collins, American football player
- December 31 - Joey McIntyre, American actor and singer
Deaths
January - March
- January 1 - Maurice Chevalier, French entertainer (surgical complications) (b. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Dylan Bruno (born September 6th 1972) is an American actor and former model NUMB3RS (pronounced Numbers) is an American Television show produced by brothers Ridley and Tony Scott. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Jacobus Petrus du Randt, better known as Os du Randt (born 8 September 1972 in Elliot South Africa) is a former South African Lisa Kennedy Montgomery (stage name Kennedy, born September 8, 1972 in Indianapolis Indiana) is an American political satirist and is a popular and very famous Seiyū in Japan. He formerly worked for Haikyou, now he works for Atomic Monkey A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Ghada Shouaa ( غادة شعاع) (born September 10, 1972) is a former Syrian heptathlete. is a Japanese Snowboarder. Generally he is called. Rio is from Nagano Prefecture. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Budi Putra (born September 12, 1972) is a technology journalist based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Jason Michael Statham (born 12 September 1972 is an English actor known for his roles in the Guy Ritchie Crime films Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Bobby Lee (born September 17, 1972) is an American Comedian, notable for his membership in the recurring cast of comedians on the live comedy Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. James David Druckenmiller Jr (born September 19, 1972 in Northampton, Pennsylvania) is a retired American football Quarterback Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. William John Paul "Liam" Gallagher (born September 21, 1972 in Burnage, Manchester) is the lead singer of the British rock band Oasis are an English rock band that formed in Manchester in 1991 Jon K Kitna (KIT-nuh (born September 21, 1972 in Tacoma Washington) is an American football player at the Quarterback position Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Robert Malcolm Sapp aka Bob "The Beast" Sapp (born September 22 1974) Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Save Karyn is the name of both a Web site and a book SaveKaryn Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Sylvia Crawley (born September 27, 1972 in Steubenville Ohio, U Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Gwyneth Kate Paltrow (born September 27 1972 is an Academy Award - Golden Globe - and double Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American Dita Von Teese (born Heather Renée Sweet on September 28 1972 is a popular American Burlesque artist model and actress Burlesque is theatrical entertainment of broad and parodic humor which usually consists of comic skits (and sometimes a strip tease) Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Ari Mikael Behn (né Bjørshol born 30 September 1972 is a Norwegian author and husband of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. Shaan (born Shantanu Mukherjee (শান্তনু মুখার্জি on September 30, 1972) is an Indian Singer Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Grant Henry Hill (born October 5 1972 is an American professional Basketball player currently playing for the NBA 's Phoenix Suns. Aaron Colin Guiel (ɡaɪ̪l born October 5, 1972 in Vancouver British Columbia) is an Outfielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Tricia Vessey (b October 8, 1972 in Hollister California) is an American actress Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Etan Kalil Patz ( October 9, 1972 – 1979 ? was a six-year-old child who disappeared in lower Manhattan on May 25, 1979 Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Jun Lana (born October 10, 1972) born as Rodolfo R Lana Jr, is a Filipino Playwright and two-time FAMAS award-winning Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Claudia Lee Black (born in Sydney, Australia on 11 October 1[[ ]] 7[[ ]] is an Australian actress, best known for Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17 1972 known as Slim Shady and his primary Stage name Eminem, is an Academy Award -winning Wyclef Jean (ˈwajklɛf ˈʒɑn born Nelust Wyclef Jean on October 17, 1972) is a Haitian American Musician, Actor Tarkan Tevetoğlu (born October 17, 1972) popularly known as Tarkan, is a World Music award winning German-born Turkish Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. is a Seiyū and Actor born on October 21, 1972, in Tokyo, Japan. A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they Evhen Tsybulenko (Євген Цибуленко (born 21 October 1972 in Simferopol, Ukraine) is a Professor (2005 and Chair of Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus D'Lo Brown (also written D-Lo Brown) He is also known for his work in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling where he became an NWA World Tag Team Champion in Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Kim Ji-soo (born Yang Sung-yoon, October 24, 1972) is a South Korean Actress. Patrick Williams (born October 24, 1972 in Monroe Louisiana) is an American football player who played for the Buffalo Bills and Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Lee Robert Clark (born October 27, 1972 in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear) is an English former professional footballer and Elissar Z Khoury (إليسار زكريا خوري known as Elissa (إليسا is an Arab Lebanese singer Evan Coyne Maloney (born October 27, 1972) is a maker of documentary films the editor of the website Brain Terminal and a Video blogger He graduated from Brad William Radke (born October 27 1972) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played his entire 12 season career with the Minnesota Edea is a Finnish musical group It is an ensemble of musicians whose music brings to life centuries of European cultural tradition Edea is a Finnish musical group It is an ensemble of musicians whose music brings to life centuries of European cultural tradition Maria de Lurdes Mutola (born October 27, 1972) is an athlete from Mozambique who has specialized in the 800 m. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972 in San Diego, California) is a former American football Running back who played Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Trista Nicole Sutter (née Rehn) (born October 28, 1972 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA is a prominent former participant in the Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II is a Japanese Entrepreneur who founded Livedoor, a Website -design operation that grew into an Internet portal involved in a wide range of businesses is an Internet service provider based in Tokyo, Japan, that runs a Web portal and numerous other businesses Gabrielle Monique Union (born October 29, 1972) is an American Actress and former model. Tracee Ellis Ross (born Tracee Joy Silberstein on October 29, 1972) is an American Actress. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Matthew James Sutherland "Daws" Dawson MBE (born 31 October 1972 in Birkenhead) is a now retired English Rugby union Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Antonia "Toni" Collette (born 1 November 1972 is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe -nominated Australian actress and Musician Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Vladimir Vorobiev (b November 2, 1972 in Cherepovets, Russia) is a professional Ice hockey forward Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo, (born 4 November 1972 in Almada, Portugal) is a professional Portuguese footballer Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Daniel Jonathan Grewcock MBE (born November 7, 1972) is an English Rugby union footballer Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Thandiwe Adjewa "Thandie" Newton (born 6 November 1972) is a BAFTA - and SAG Award -winning English actress. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Doug Russell is the host of The Doug Russell Show weekday mornings from 5a-9a CDT on WSSP-AM in Milwaukee Corin Lisa Tucker (born November 9 1972) is a singer and guitarist best known for her work with rock band Sleater-Kinney. Naomi Shindō " instead of "Naomi Shindoh" "Naomi Shindo" "Naomi Shindou" and A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972 in Des Plaines Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St is an Actor and a member of the Japanese idol group SMAP. Many of the TV dramas he starred in produced high ratings in Japan Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Matt Bloom' (born November 14, 1973) is an American professional wrestler, currently wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling under Joshua David Duhamel (pronounced duh-MEL; born November 14 1972 is a Daytime Emmy Award -winning American actor and former Fashion model Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Alf-Inge Rasdal "Alfie" Håland (born 23 November 1972 in Stavanger) is a retired Norwegian Football defender. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Jesper Strömblad (born on November 28, 1972) is the Guitarist, founder & last Original Member of the Swedish Melodic death metal Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Christopher Fitzgerald is a Tony Award -nominated American Actor, Singer, mime, Clown, juggler, and Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Norbert Wójtowicz (born 1 December 1972) – Polish historian and theologian from Wrocław. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Nikki Tyler (born December 4, 1972 in Berkeley California) is a pornographic actress best known for her work in the 1990s Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Hermann Maier (born December 7, 1972, Altenmarkt im Pongau) is an Austrian Skier who has won four overall World Cup Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Tammy Lynn Sytch (born December 7, 1972) is a Professional wrestling manager and personality Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Tré Cool (born Frank Edwin Wright III, December 9 1972, in Frankfurt, Germany) is the Drummer of the Punk rock Green Day is an American rock trio Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Brian Molko (born December 10, 1972, in Belgium) is a Songwriter, Lead vocalist and Guitarist of the band Placebo Placebo are an Alternative rock band formed in London in 1994 currently comprising Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal and Steve Forrest Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Joel Cahen ( יוֹאֵל כהן; born December 12, 1972, in Jerusalem, Israel) a London-based Curator, Photographer Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Christopher Lee Grant (born 13 December 1972 is a former Australian rules football player in the Australian Football League, and a legend of the Western Bulldogs Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Eric Anderson (born 14 December 1972) is an American actor Born in Newport Beach, California, Anderson started acting at age eight as part Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Rodney Scott Harrison (born December 15, 1972 in Markham Illinois) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Benjamin Kowalewicz (ˈkɔːvælɛvɪtʃ is the Lead singer of the Canadian rock group Billy Talent. Billy Talent (formerly known as Pezz and often shortened to BT) is a Canadian Punk Rock band formed in 1993 in Mississauga Ontario Angela Bloomfield is a New Zealand actress and director She starred in Shortland Street for nine years transforming Rachel McKenna from Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Leor Dimant (Leors Dimants born December 18, 1972 in Riga, Latvia) better known as DJ Lethal, is a Turntablist Limp Bizkit is an American Nu metal band from Jacksonville, Florida. House of Pain was an Irish -styled American Hip-hop group who released three albums in the early to mid 1990s before lead rapper Everlast Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress and former singer Warren Carlos Sapp (born December 19, 1972 in Orlando Florida) is a retired American football player who played Defensive tackle Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Vanessa Chantal Paradis (born December 22, 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France) is a French Singer and actress Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Colin Charvis (born December 27, 1972 in Sutton Coldfield, England) is a Welsh Rugby union player who plays club rugby for Newport Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972 is a retired Australian former World No Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Jason Kreis (born December 29, 1972 in Omaha, Nebraska) is a former American Soccer forward, and is currently the second Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Jude Law (born 29 December 1972 is an English Actor. He began acting with the National Youth Music Theatre in 1987 and had his first TV role in 1989 Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Kerry Michael Collins (born December 30, 1972 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania) is an American football Quarterback for the Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Joseph Mulrey McIntyre (aka Joe McIntyre or Joey McIntyre, born December 31, 1972 in Needham Massachusetts) is an American New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Maurice Auguste Chevalier ( September 12, 1888 &ndash January 1, 1972) was a French Actor, Singer, and 1888)
- January 6 - Chen Yi, Chinese communist military commander and politician (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King This is a Chinese name; the family name is Chen. Chen Yi ( August 26, 1901 - June 6 1901)
- January 7 - John Berryman, American poet and scholar (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental John Allyn Berryman (originally John Allyn Smith) ( October 25, 1914 – January 7, 1972) was an American 1914); suicide
- January 8 - Kenneth Patchen, American poet and painter (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Kenneth Patchen ( December 13 1911 &ndash January 8 1972) was an American Poet and Novelist. 1911)
- January 10 - Aksel Larsen, Danish politician (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Aksel Larsen ( August 5, 1897 – January 10, 1972) was a Danish Politician who was born in Brændekilde, near 1897)
- January 14 - King Frederick IX of Denmark (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Ancestors 1899)
- January 16 - Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., American record producer and creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Rostom Sipan Bagdasarian ( January 27, 1919 &ndash January 16, 1972) was an American Pianist, Singer, Alvin and the Chipmunks is a six-time Grammy Award -winning animated music group created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr 1919)
- January 26 - Mahalia Jackson, American singer (b. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Mahalia Jackson (October 26 1911 In 1929 Jackson met the composer Thomas A 1911)
- February 11 - Jan Wils, Dutch architect (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Jan Wils ( February 22, 1891 &ndash February 11 1972) was a Dutch architect. 1891)
- February 19 - John Grierson, Scottish documentary filmmaker (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum John Grierson ( 26 April 1898 &ndash 19 February 1972) is often considered the Father of British and Canadian 1898)
- February 20 - Maria Goeppert-Mayer, German physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Maria Goeppert-Mayer ( June 28, 1906 &ndash February 20, 1972) was a German -born American The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1906)
- February 20 - Walter Winchell, American journalist (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Walter Winchell ( April 7, 1897 &ndash February 20, 1972) was an American newspaper and radio commentator 1897)
- February 22 - Tedd Pierce, American animator (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Edward Stacey "Tedd" Pierce III ( August 12, 1906 &mdash February 19, 1972) was an American Animated cartoon 1906)
- March 13 - Tony Ray-Jones, British photographer (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Tony Ray-Jones (born June 7, 1941 in Wells, Somerset - died March 13, 1972 in London) was an English 1941)
- March 21 - David McCallum, Sr., British violinist and the father of David McCallum (b. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. David McCallum Sr ( 26 March 1897 &ndash 21 March 1972) was the Scottish Concertmaster violinist of the Royal Philharmonic David Keith McCallum Jr (born September 19, 1933) is a prolific Scottish actor and the son of concertmaster violinist David McCallum Sr 1897)
- March 24 - Cristobal Balenciaga, Spanish couturier (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Cristóbal Balenciaga Eisaguirre ( January 21, 1895, Spain – March 23, 1972, Spain was a Spanish Basque Fashion 1895)
- March 27 - Sharkey Bonano, American jazz musician (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Joseph "Sharkey" Bonano (He sometimes billed himself as Sharkey Banana or Sharkey Bananas) ( April 9, 1904 &ndash March 1904)
- March 27 - M. C. Escher, Dutch artist (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Maurits Cornelis Escher (17 June 1898 – 27 March 1972 usually referred to as M 1898)
- March 29 - J. Arthur Rank, British industrialist and film producer (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Joseph Arthur Rank 1st Baron Rank ( December 22 1888 &ndash March 29 1972) was a British industrialist and Film producer 1888)
April - June
- April 2 - Gil Hodges, baseball player (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Gilbert Raymond Hodges ( April 4 1924 – April 2 1972) was an American First baseman and manager in Major 1924)
- April 3 - Ferde Grofé, American composer (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Ferde Grofé ( March 27 1892 &ndash April 3 1972) was an American Pianist, arranger and Composer. 1882)
- April 4 - Stefan Wolpe, German-born composer (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Stefan Wolpe ( August 25, 1902 &ndash April 4, 1972) was a German -born Composer. 1902)
- April 7 - Abeid Karume, President of Zanzibar (b. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume (1905&ndash April 7 1972) was the first President of Zanzibar 1905) (assassinated)
- April 8 - Andrea Feldman, American actress (suicide) (b. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Andrea Feldman (also known as Andrea "Whips" Feldman) ( April 1, 1948 &ndash August 8, 1972) was an actress and a 1948)
- April 11 - George H. Plympton, American screenwriter (b. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. George H Plympton ( September 2 1889 - April 11 1972) was an American Screenwriter. 1889)
- April 16 - Yasunari Kawabata, Japanese writer, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom was a Japanese Short story writer and novelist whose spare lyrical subtly-shaded prose won him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968 the first Japanese author The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred 1899)
- April 26 - Fernando Amorsolo, Filipino painter (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Fernando Cueto Amorsolo ( May 30, 1892 - April 26, 1972) is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines 1892)
- May 2 - J. Edgar Hoover, American Federal Bureau of Investigation director (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. WikipediaManual of Style (biographies#Postnominal initials 1895)
- May 4 - Edward Calvin Kendall, American chemist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Edward Calvin Kendall ( March 8, 1886, South Norwalk, Connecticut &ndash May 4, 1972, Princeton New Jersey) The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1886)
- May 6 - Deniz Gezmiş,Turkish revolutionary (b. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Deniz Gezmiş was a Marxist-Leninist Political activist in the Republic of Turkey in the late 1960s 1947). Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- May 13 - Dan Blocker, American actor (b. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Dan Blocker ( December 10 1928 &ndash May 13 1972) was an American Actor best remembered for his role as Eric 'Hoss' 1928)
- May 22 - Cecil Day-Lewis, English poet (b. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Cecil Day-Lewis (or Day Lewis) CBE ( 27 April 1904 &ndash 22 May 1972) was an Irish -born Poet 1904)
- May 22 - Margaret Rutherford, English actress (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Dame Margaret Rutherford DBE ( May 11, 1892 &ndash May 22, 1972) was an Academy Award -winning English 1892)
- May 28 - King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling 1894)
- May 31 - Walter Freeman, American physician (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. 1895)
- June 13 - Georg von Békésy, Hungarian biophysicist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Georg von Békésy (Békésy György ( June 3, 1899 &ndash June 13, 1972) was a Hungarian biophysicist born in Budapest The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1899)
- June 13 - Stephanie von Hohenlohe, Austrian-born German World War II spy (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Princess Stephanie Julianne von Hohenlohe ( September 16, 1891 – June 13, 1972) was a Jewish member of a German princely family by 1891)
- June 22 - Vladimir Durković, Serbian footballer (killed by a Swiss police officer) (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Vladimir Durković ( Serbian: Владимир Дурковић ( 6 November, 1937 – 22 June 1972) was a Yugoslavian 1937)
July - September
- July 2 - Joseph Fielding Smith, tenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (b. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Joseph Fielding Smith Jr ( July 19, 1876 &ndash July 2, 1972) was the tenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known 1876)
- July 7 - King Talal, King of Jordan (b. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Talal I bin Abdullah King of Jordan ( Arabic: طلال بن عبد الله Ṭalāl ibn `Abd Allāh) born February 26, 1909 The Jordanian monarchy was set up in 1921 with help from the British. 1909)
- July 19 - Hezekiah M. Washburn, American missionary (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Hezekiah M Washburn ( February 14 1884 &ndash July 19 1972) was a pastor and missionary to the Bakuba people of the 1884)
- July 21 - Ralph Craig, American athlete (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Ralph Cook Craig ( June 21, 1889 &ndash July 21, 1972) was an American athlete, winner of the sprint double at the 1889)
- July 28 - Helen Traubel, American soprano (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Helen Traubel ( June 16 1899 - July 28 1972) was an American operatic dramatic Soprano, best known for her 1903)
- August 5 - Harry Hylton-Foster, Speaker of the British House of Commons (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Sir Harry Braustyn Hylton-Foster ( April 10 1905 &ndash September 2 1965) was a British Conservative Party politician 1905)
- August 11 - Max Theiler, South African virologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Max Theiler ( January 30, 1899 &ndash August 11, 1972) was a South African Swiss virologist. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1899)
- August 14 - Oscar Levant, American pianist and actor (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Oscar Levant ( December 27, 1906 &ndash August 14, 1972) was an American Pianist, Composer, Author 1906)
- August 28 - Prince William of Gloucester (air crash) (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Prince William of Gloucester (William Henry Andrew Frederick 18 December 1941 - 28 August 1972) was a member of the British royal family 1941)
- September 5 (Munich massacre):
- Yossef Romano, Israeli weightlifter (b. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. The Munich massacre occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, when members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken Yossef Romano ( December 30, 1940 &ndash September 5, 1972) was a Libyan born Jewish Israeli Weightlifter with the 1940)
- Moshe Weinberg, Israeil wrestling coach (b. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Moshe Weinberg (sometimes Weinberger) (1939 - September 5, 1972) was the coach of the Israeli international Wrestling team as well 1939)
- September 6 (Munich massacre):
- Luttif Afif and four other Palestinian terrorists
- David Mark Berger, Israeli weightlifter (b. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Munich massacre occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, when members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken Luttif Afif (1937? or 1945? &ndash September 6, 1972) possible true name Muhammed Massalha, alias Issa (Jesus in Arabic was the David Mark Berger ( June 24, 1944 – September 6, 1972) was an American -born weightlifter for the Israeli 1944)
- Ze'ev Friedman, Israeli weightlifter (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ze'ev Friedman ( June 10, 1944 - September 6, 1972) was an Israeli flyweight Weightlifter and victim of the 1972 Munich 1944)
- Yossef Gutfreund, Israeli wrestling referee (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Yossef Gutfreund ( 1932 - September 6, 1972) was an Israeli Wrestling judge for his country's 1972 Olympic team 1932)
- Eliezer Halfin, Israeli wrestler (b. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Eliezer Halfin ( June 18, 1948 – September 6, 1972) was a Wrestler for the Israeli Olympic team at the 1972 Summer 1948)
- Amitzur Shapira, Israeli athletics coach (b. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Amitzur Shapira (עמיצור שפירא 1932 - September 6, 1972) was one of the best Israeli short distance runners in the 1950s 1932)
- Kehat Shorr, Israeli shooting coach (b. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Kehat Shorr ( 1919 - September 6, 1972) was the shooting coach for the 1972 Israeli Olympic team 1919)
- Mark Slavin, Israeli wrestler (b. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Mark Slavin ( January 31, 1954 &ndash September 6, 1972) was an Israeli Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestler and victim of the Munich 1954)
- Andre Spitzer, Israeli fencing coach (b. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Andre Spitzer (1945 in Romania – September 6, 1972 at Fürstenfeldbruck air base near Munich, West Germany) was a fencing 1945)
- Yakov Springer, Israeli weightlifting judge (b. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Yakov Springer (ca 1921 &ndash September 6, 1972) was a Wrestler and a Weightlifting coach and judge but is best known as one of the victims c. 1921)
- September 15 - Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury (b. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Geoffrey Francis Fisher Baron Fisher of Lambeth GCVO, PC ( May 5, 1887 &ndash September 15, 1972) was Archbishop The Archbishop of Canterbury is the chief bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the 1887)
- September 19 - Robert Casadesus, French pianist (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Robert Casadesus ( April 7, 1899 &ndash September 19, 1972) was a renowned 20th-century French Pianist. 1899)
- September 21 - Henry de Montherlant, French writer (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Henry Millon de Montherlant ( 20 April, 1896 – September 21, 1972) was a French Essayist, Novelist and 1896); suicide
October - December
- October 1 - Louis Leakey, British paleontologist (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey ( LSB Leakey) ( August 7, 1903 – October 1 1972) was a Kenyan archaeologist and naturalist 1903)
- October 5 - Ivan Yefremov, Soviet paleontologist and science fiction author (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople 1907)
- October 9 - Miriam Hopkins, American actress (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Ellen Miriam Hopkins ( October 18, 1902 – October 9, 1972) was an Oscar -nominated American actress 1902)
- October 20 - Harlow Shapley, American astronomer (b. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year start
